Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

PARK ROAD, SK17 6NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, SK17 6NS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

183

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK17 6NS 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SK17 6NS has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 183.3% year-on-year.

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

SK17 6NS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.3km from Nithen End in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Corbar ward and the High Peak constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SK17 6NS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 183.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6NS are sourced from Output Area E00099787 (shared with 8 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 6NS. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

Detached

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

SK17 6NS has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft6
Public order5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils1.0 km
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Burbage Primary School

Good347 pupils1.1 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils1.2 km
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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.5 km
  • Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • La Gaby Pizzeria0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.9 km
  • Big Chef of Buxton0.9 km
  • Buxton Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Buxton Grill0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • High Street News1.0 km
  • Hot Chocolaterie0.8 km
  • Pig and Pepper0.9 km
  • Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Red Willow Buxton0.7 km
  • The Ale Stop0.9 km
  • Cavendish Views Catering0.4 km
  • Eagle Hotel0.8 km
  • Kings Head0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.7 km
  • Grosvenor House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.6 km
  • Westminster Hotel B & B0.9 km
  • Lee Wood Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station0.7 km
  • Dove Holes4.8 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Manchester Road0.1 km
  • Manchester Road0.1 km
  • Carlisle Road North End0.1 km
  • Cavendish Hospital0.2 km
  • Cavendish Hospital0.2 km