Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

FAIRFIELD ROAD, SK17 7DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, SK17 7DL.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

181

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

work
Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

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.

home £201,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 11%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order28
Anti-social behaviour23

school Local Schools

P

Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils0.3 km
P

St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.5 km
P

Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.5 km
S

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.6 km
P

Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
P

Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
S

Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons branch 2080.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
shopping_bag

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

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
fastfood

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

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