SK17 7HN is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Hogshawe in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Barms ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 7HN are sourced from Output Area E00099728 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK17 7HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 7HN.
274
46
£ 36,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 7HN 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.
Area Character
SK17 7HN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 7HN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 7HN has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.8 km
- MILTONS TAP1.0 km
- NINETEENTH HOLE0.4 km
- The Railway @ Buxton0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Isa & Zamys1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.9 km
- Bench Road Stores0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Stars Cafe0.9 km
- Buxton & High Peak Golf Club0.5 km
- Buxton Football Club1.0 km
- Golden Fry1.0 km
- Peggys Kitchen1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China House1.0 km
- Gastro Fry Ltd0.7 km
- Thai Delight0.9 km
- Tikka Villa0.7 km
- Gingers0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station1.0 km
- Dove Holes3.8 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Windsor Road0.5 km
- Windsor Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SK177HN · Data under Open Government Licence