Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SMALL DALE COTTAGES, SK17 8EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALL DALE COTTAGES, SK17 8EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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

SK17 8EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.

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

SK17 8EA is a safe, established residential area on Small Dale Cottages, 0.2km from Smalldale in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Limestone Peak ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK17 8EA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 30.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 8EA 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 8EA. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 138,000

11 sales · Mean £ 161,490

Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 313,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

SK17 8EA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Peak Dale Primary School

Good74 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dove Holes2.3 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith4.6 km
  • Buxton Station5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Smalldale Road0.0 km
  • Smalldale Road0.0 km