Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK17 7HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK17 7HN.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils1.0 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Wye Bridge House0.8 km
  • MILTONS TAP1.0 km
  • NINETEENTH HOLE0.4 km
  • The Railway @ Buxton0.9 km
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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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.4 km
fastfood

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