SK17 6EN is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK17 6EN offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6EN are sourced from Output Area E00099758 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 6EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 6EN.
225
46
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 6EN — age 46, 33% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6EN. The average age is 45.9. 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 6EN is above average at 96 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
Buxton Junior School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Community School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Burbage Primary School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.6 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.3 km
- The Ale Stop0.2 km
- Blazing Rag0.7 km
- Cavendish Views Catering0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- High Street News0.3 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.0 km
- Pig and Pepper0.3 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.5 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.3 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.2 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Buxton Grill0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.8 km
- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.2 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.1 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.4 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.4 km
- Dove Holes5.0 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176EN · Data under Open Government Licence