SK17 6LX is a mixed residential area on Byron Street, 0.1km from Cote Heath Park in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK17 6LX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 48.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6LX are sourced from Output Area E00099759 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYRON STREET, SK17 6LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYRON STREET, SK17 6LX.
313
38
£ 36,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 6LX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK17 6LX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 48.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6LX. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,250
6 sales · Mean £ 124,315
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
2 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6LX is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Infant School
Buxton Community School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Harpur Hill Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens0.7 km
- bb's0.3 km
- DAY ZERO0.3 km
- Geoff Mycock and Son0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby1.0 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons branch 2080.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.3 km
- Buxton Food Spot0.4 km
- Forbesy's Food Shack0.3 km
- Gastro Fry Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.8 km
- Blazing Rag0.2 km
- Eagle Hotel0.4 km
- Kings Head0.5 km
- Lubens0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.7 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.6 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.9 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.5 km
- Premier Inn Buxton0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.9 km
- Dove Holes5.4 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.6 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Cote Heath Park0.1 km
- Cote Heath Park0.2 km
- Five Ways Junction0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176LX · Data under Open Government Licence