Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SILVERLANDS PARK, SK17 6QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERLANDS PARK, SK17 6QY.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SK17 6QY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SK17 6QY is a mixed residential area on Silverlands Park, 0.2km from Higher Buxton in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Buxton Central ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK17 6QY represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6QY are sourced from Output Area E00099755 (shared with 12 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 6QY. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 275,666

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

Crime around SK17 6QY 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.

Violence and sexual offences186
Shoplifting60
Public order59
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.1 km
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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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Harpur Hill Primary School

Good277 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Wye Bridge House0.5 km
  • Red Willow Buxton0.5 km
  • The Ale Stop0.4 km
  • Blazing Rag0.5 km
  • Eagle Hotel0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons branch 2080.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

57 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 Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.4 km
  • Big Chef of Buxton0.4 km
  • Buxton Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Buxton Grill0.4 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

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 & Spa0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station0.5 km
  • Dove Holes5.0 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Park Road No10.2 km
  • Heath Park Road No10.2 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km