SK17 6QH is a mixed residential area on Silverlands, 0.3km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.
For serious buyers, SK17 6QH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £464k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6QH are sourced from Output Area E00099755 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERLANDS, SK17 6QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERLANDS, SK17 6QH.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SK17 6QH combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£464k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £464k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6QH. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 464,950
2 sales · Mean £ 464,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6QH is moderate at 74 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
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Junior School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Buxton Community School
Harpur Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.3 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.5 km
- The Ale Stop0.5 km
- Blazing Rag0.7 km
- Eagle Hotel0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- High Street News0.6 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.4 km
- Pig and Pepper0.6 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.7 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.5 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.5 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Buxton Grill0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.8 km
- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.5 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.8 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.5 km
- Dove Holes4.9 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ashwood Park0.3 km
- Sylvan Park0.3 km
- Heath Park Road No10.3 km
- Heath Park Road No10.3 km
- Sylvan Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176QH · Data under Open Government Licence