SK17 6AG is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Corbar ward and the High Peak constituency.
For families considering a move, SK17 6AG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00099790 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 6AG.
274
47
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 6AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SK17 6AG's 69% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6AG. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6AG is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Infant School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Burbage Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.7 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.2 km
- The Ale Stop0.6 km
- Cavendish Views Catering0.9 km
- Eagle Hotel0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- High Street News0.7 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.4 km
- Pig and Pepper0.7 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.1 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.7 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.7 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Buxton Grill0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.4 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House1.0 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.0 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.2 km
- Dove Holes4.6 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.7 km
Bus Stops
- University Campus0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Lascelles Road0.1 km
- Lascelles Road0.1 km
- Buxton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176AG · Data under Open Government Licence