SK17 6HZ 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 families considering a move, SK17 6HZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6HZ are sourced from Output Area E00099750 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 6HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 6HZ.
249
49
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SK17 6HZ's 66% ownership and 49-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 6HZ. The average age is 49.2. 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 6HZ is moderate at 63 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
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burbage Primary School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Harpur Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.9 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.6 km
- The Ale Stop0.1 km
- Blazing Rag0.5 km
- Cavendish Views Catering0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- High Street News0.1 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.3 km
- Pig and Pepper0.1 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.7 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.1 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.1 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Buxton Grill0.1 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.7 km
- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.3 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.7 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.7 km
- Dove Holes5.3 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Five Ways Cafe0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176HZ · Data under Open Government Licence