The SK17 6SW postcode is in High Peak, Derbyshire postcode town, within East Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the SK17 6SW area, explore the SK17 6SW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SK17 6SW area, visit the SK17 6SW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SK17 |
| Ward | Corbar |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Buxton North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | High Peak |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Buxton |
| Police Force | Derbyshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Corbar |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | High Peak |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15059 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Retired communal city dwellers / Ageing urban communities / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Nithen End(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Cavendish Hospital(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Buxton Station(0.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(15.94 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | SK17 6AF (0.39 mi) | Details |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary, Good | 5-11 | SK17 7AN (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Buxton Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-7 | SK17 6QB (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Burbage Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | SK17 9AE (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Buxton Community SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | SK17 9EA (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Buxton Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | SK17 9DR (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | SK17 7PQ (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE(0.43 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| elmwood medical centreActiveelmwood medical centre, 7 burlington road, buxton, derbyshire | 0129823019 | SK17 9AY |
| stewart medical centreActivethe stewart medical ctr, 15 hartington road, buxton, derbyshire | 0129822338 | SK17 6JP |
| buxton medical practiceActivebuxton medical practice, 2 temple road, buxton | 0129824105 | SK17 9BZ |
The population of SK176SW is 183 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1248), Between 45 to 54 (1101), and Between 75 to 100 (1007).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 176 people, followed by African with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 52 adults have Level 4, while 31 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (406), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (309).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (93), followed by Christian (78).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (34) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (33), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (23).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (698), and 336 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1654) and European Union EU-14 (24).