SK17 7QN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chatsworth Road, 0.3km from Fairfield in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Stone Bench ward and the High Peak constituency.
For families considering a move, SK17 7QN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 7QN are sourced from Output Area E00099977 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHATSWORTH ROAD, SK17 7QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATSWORTH ROAD, SK17 7QN.
308
37
£ 36,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 7QN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK17 7QN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 7QN. The average age is 36.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,995
13 sales · Mean £ 129,961
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK17 7QN is moderate at 67 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 Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Buxton Infant School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wye Bridge House0.9 km
- NINETEENTH HOLE0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fairfield Plaice0.3 km
- China House0.3 km
- Gastro Fry Ltd0.9 km
- Tikka Villa1.0 km
- Gingers0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Farm Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- FITMission0.8 km
- Buxton & High Peak Golf Club0.9 km
- Buxton Football Club0.9 km
- Peggys Kitchen0.3 km
- Arches Tearooms0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bench Road Stores0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- One Stop Convenience Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station1.4 km
- Dove Holes4.9 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cornwall Avenue0.1 km
- Edensor Avenue0.2 km
- Fairfield Centre0.2 km
- Junior School0.3 km
- Monsal Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK177QN · Data under Open Government Licence