SK17 6QD is a mixed residential area on Hardwick Square South, 0.2km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK17, SK17 6QD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6QD are sourced from Output Area E00099755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, SK17 6QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, SK17 6QD.
296
48
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
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
SK17 6QD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £480k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6QD. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 432,500
4 sales · Mean £ 410,623
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6QD is above average at 97 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 Infant School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Junior School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton Community School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Harpur Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.5 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.4 km
- The Ale Stop0.4 km
- Blazing Rag0.6 km
- Eagle Hotel0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- High Street News0.4 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.3 km
- Pig and Pepper0.4 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.7 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.4 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.3 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Buxton Grill0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.7 km
- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.4 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.9 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.5 km
- Dove Holes5.0 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Park Road No10.2 km
- Heath Park Road No10.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176QD · Data under Open Government Licence