Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK17 6TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 6TE.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK17 6TE — age 54, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SK17 6TE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nithen End in Buxton (High Peak). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Corbar ward and the High Peak constituency.

Day-to-day life in SK17 6TE has the character of 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 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 6TE are sourced from Output Area E00099788 (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 6TE. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%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.

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

SK17 6TE has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.9 km
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Burbage Primary School

Good347 pupils1.3 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils1.3 km
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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • High Street News1.0 km
  • Hot Chocolaterie0.7 km
  • Pig and Pepper1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.3 km
  • Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • La Gaby Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lucky Lotus Takeaway1.0 km
  • Big Chef of Buxton0.9 km
  • Buxton Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Buxton Grill0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Red Willow Buxton0.6 km
  • The Ale Stop0.9 km
  • Cavendish Views Catering0.6 km
  • Eagle Hotel0.8 km
  • Kings Head0.8 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.6 km
  • Grosvenor House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.4 km
  • Westminster Hotel B & B0.9 km
  • Lee Wood Hotel0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station0.6 km
  • Dove Holes4.7 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cavendish Hospital0.1 km
  • Cavendish Hospital0.1 km
  • John Duncan School0.2 km
  • John Duncan School0.2 km
  • Manchester Road0.3 km