Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SPRING BANK COTTAGES, SK17 8BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING BANK COTTAGES, SK17 8BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

392

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK17 8BA — age 45, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK17 8BA is a safe, established residential area on Spring Bank Cottages, 0.4km from Upper End in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Limestone Peak ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK17 8BA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00180295 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 8BA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 119,672

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK17 8BA has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Peak Dale Primary School

Good74 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tarmac Central – Quarry Canteen0.6 km
  • Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dove Holes2.9 km
  • Buxton Station3.9 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferndale Avenue0.2 km
  • Ferndale Avenue0.2 km
  • New Street0.3 km
  • New Street0.3 km