SK17 0BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Glutton in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Hartington and Taddington ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00099222 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 0BY.
354
44
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 0BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates SK17 0BY — age 44, 79% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £115k 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 0BY. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SK17 0BY 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 Station7.4 km
- Dove Holes11.3 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith13.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.1 km
- Main Road0.2 km
- Main Road0.2 km
- Cross Roads0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SK170BY · Data under Open Government Licence