SK17 6QU is a mixed residential area on Silverlands Close, 0.5km 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 6QU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 41 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6QU are sourced from Output Area E00099753 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERLANDS CLOSE, SK17 6QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERLANDS CLOSE, SK17 6QU.
265
41
£ 36,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 6QU 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK17 6QU spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6QU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,475
4 sales · Mean £ 231,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6QU is moderate at 55 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 Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.2 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.6 km
- The Ale Stop0.7 km
- Blazing Rag0.8 km
- Eagle Hotel0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- High Street News0.8 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.6 km
- Pig and Pepper0.7 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.9 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.7 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.7 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Buxton Grill0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.9 km
- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.6 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.7 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.6 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.6 km
- Dove Holes4.8 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ashwood Park0.1 km
- Granby Road North End0.2 km
- Sylvan Park0.3 km
- Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Sylvan Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176QU · Data under Open Government Licence