SK17 0BJ is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Newtown in Staffordshire Moorlands. Administratively it sits within Dane ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00151830 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 0BJ.
240
47
£ 36,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK17 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 0BJ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station11.0 km
- Dove Holes15.6 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SK170BJ · Data under Open Government Licence