SK17 9EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heath Mews, 0.1km from Cote Heath Park in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Cote Heath ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 9EE are sourced from Output Area E00099798 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH MEWS, SK17 9EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH MEWS, SK17 9EE.
245
49
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK17 9EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SK17 9EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 36% 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. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 9EE. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 9EE has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Infant School
Buxton Community School
Harpur Hill Primary School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens1.0 km
- bb's0.5 km
- DAY ZERO0.5 km
- Geoff Mycock and Son0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- La Gaby Pizzeria1.0 km
- The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro0.9 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Morrisons branch 2080.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.5 km
- Buxton Food Spot0.7 km
- Forbesy's Food Shack0.5 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- The Corner Cupboard0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel0.9 km
- Grosvenor House Hotel0.8 km
- Westminster Hotel B & B0.7 km
- Premier Inn Buxton0.1 km
- Old Hall Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Blazing Rag0.1 km
- Eagle Hotel0.7 km
- Kings Head0.7 km
- Lubens0.8 km
- MILTONS TAP1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station1.1 km
- Dove Holes5.6 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Grove0.1 km
- Heath Grove0.1 km
- Kents Bank Road0.2 km
- Buxton Junior School0.2 km
- White Knowle Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK179EE · Data under Open Government Licence