SK17 7DL is a mixed residential area on Fairfield Road, 0.3km from Hogshawe in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Barms ward and the High Peak constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SK17 7DL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% 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 £201k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00099724 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD ROAD, SK17 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, SK17 7DL.
181
40
£ 36,500 /yr
55%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK17 7DL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 7DL. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 201,000
1 sales · Mean £ 201,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 7DL 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
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Infant School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.1 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.6 km
- The Ale Stop0.9 km
- Eagle Hotel0.8 km
- Kings Head0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- High Street News0.9 km
- Hot Chocolaterie0.7 km
- Pig and Pepper0.9 km
- Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Balcony Cafe - University of Derby0.8 km
- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.9 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 Takeaway0.9 km
- Big Chef of Buxton0.9 km
- Buxton Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Buxton Grill0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.6 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.8 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.4 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.7 km
- Old Hall Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.5 km
- Dove Holes4.6 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Ashwood Park0.1 km
- Sylvan Park0.2 km
- Sylvan Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK177DL · Data under Open Government Licence