Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

BROAD WALK, SK17 6JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD WALK, SK17 6JH.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK17 6JH — age 46, 33% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 84.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK17 6JH is a mixed residential area on Broad Walk, 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 6JH 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 84.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6JH are sourced from Output Area E00099758 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6JH. 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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 342,500

7 sales · Mean £ 341,928

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SK17 6JH is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences171
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order50
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.6 km
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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Burbage Primary School

Good347 pupils1.1 km
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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Wye Bridge House0.8 km
  • Red Willow Buxton0.3 km
  • The Ale Stop0.2 km
  • Blazing Rag0.7 km
  • Cavendish Views Catering0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons branch 2081.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • High Street News0.3 km
  • Hot Chocolaterie0.1 km
  • Pig and Pepper0.3 km
  • THE MANC CHEF0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.5 km
  • Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.3 km
  • La Gaby Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.2 km
  • Big Chef of Buxton0.2 km
  • Buxton Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Buxton Grill0.2 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

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 & Spa0.5 km
  • Westminster Hotel B & B0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station0.5 km
  • Dove Holes5.1 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km