SK17 7EU is a safe, established residential area on Wall Street, 0.2km from Hogshawe in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Barms ward and the High Peak constituency.
For families considering a move, SK17 7EU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 7EU are sourced from Output Area E00099725 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALL STREET, SK17 7EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALL STREET, SK17 7EU.
248
47
£ 36,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK17 7EU is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 7EU. The average age is 47.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 169,995
1 sales · Mean £ 169,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 7EU has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Infant School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.3 km
- Red Willow Buxton0.8 km
- Kings Head1.0 km
- Lubens1.0 km
- MILTONS TAP0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Hot Chocolaterie1.0 km
- Geoff Mycock and Son1.0 km
- Isa & Zamys0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria0.6 km
- The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro0.8 km
- Cavendish Kitchen0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Buxton Food Spot1.0 km
- China House0.5 km
- Forbesy's Food Shack0.8 km
- Gastro Fry Ltd0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.9 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel1.0 km
- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.2 km
- The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa0.9 km
- Old Hall Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station0.7 km
- Dove Holes4.4 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Court0.1 km
- Queens Court0.1 km
- Windsor Road0.1 km
- Windsor Road0.1 km
- Infant School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK177EU · Data under Open Government Licence