Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

MONTPELIER GARDENS, SK17 7GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTPELIER GARDENS, SK17 7GA.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK17 7GA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SK17 7GA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SK17 7GA is a safe, established residential area on Montpelier Gardens, 0.4km from Hogshawe in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Barms ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK17 7GA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 7GA are sourced from Output Area E00099728 (shared with 17 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 7GA. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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SK17 7GA has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils1.1 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Wye Bridge House0.7 km
  • MILTONS TAP0.9 km
  • NINETEENTH HOLE0.2 km
  • The Railway @ Buxton0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Stars Cafe0.8 km
  • La Gaby Pizzeria1.0 km
  • FITMission0.9 km
  • Buxton & High Peak Golf Club0.3 km
  • Buxton Football Club0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Isa & Zamys0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.8 km
  • The Buxton Trading Post0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Fairfield Plaice0.6 km
  • China House0.6 km
  • Gastro Fry Ltd0.6 km
  • Thai Delight0.8 km
  • Tikka Villa0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station1.1 km
  • Dove Holes4.2 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tongue Lane0.1 km
  • Tongue Lane0.2 km
  • Queens Court0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km