SK17 6BZ is a mixed residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.5km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00099753 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, SK17 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, SK17 6BZ.
265
41
£ 36,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 6BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SK17 6BZ — age 41, 43% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6BZ. The average age is 40.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6BZ is above average at 92 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
Buxton Infant School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton Junior School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Buxton Community School
Burbage Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.3 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.3 km
- The Ale Stop0.6 km
- Blazing Rag0.9 km
- Eagle Hotel0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
- High Street News0.6 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.4 km
- Pig and Pepper0.6 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.5 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.1 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.1 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.6 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.5 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Buxton Grill0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.3 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.4 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.7 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.4 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.2 km
- Dove Holes4.7 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sylvan Park0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Sylvan Park0.2 km
- Terrace Road0.2 km
- Terrace Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176BZ · Data under Open Government Licence