SK17 6SE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manchester Road, 0.6km from Nithen End in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Corbar ward and the High Peak constituency.
For families considering a move, SK17 6SE represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 296.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6SE are sourced from Output Area E00099791 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, SK17 6SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, SK17 6SE.
190
59
£ 36,500 /yr
38%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SK17 6SE — age 59, 65% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 296.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 6SE. The average age is 58.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
2 sales · Mean £ 670,000
Flat
£ 125,000
20 sales · Mean £ 129,456
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 6SE is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Infant School
Buxton Community School
Buxton Junior School
Burbage Primary School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.9 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.3 km
- The Ale Stop0.6 km
- Cavendish Views Catering0.7 km
- Eagle Hotel0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- High Street News0.7 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.5 km
- Pig and Pepper0.7 km
- THE MANC CHEF0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.1 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.7 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.6 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Buxton Grill0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.4 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.4 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.2 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.7 km
- Lee Wood Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.4 km
- Dove Holes4.8 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.8 km
Bus Stops
- University0.1 km
- University0.1 km
- Cavendish Hospital0.2 km
- University Campus0.2 km
- Cavendish Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK176SE · Data under Open Government Licence