SK17 0BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Glutton in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Hartington and Taddington ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, SK17 0BU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00099222 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 0BU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK17 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £347k 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 0BU. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 411,250
2 sales · Mean £ 411,250
Terraced
£ 285,000
8 sales · Mean £ 265,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SK17 0BU has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station7.6 km
- Dove Holes11.4 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith13.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.2 km
- Main Road0.3 km
- Main Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK170BU · Data under Open Government Licence