Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

HEATH MEWS, SK17 9EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH MEWS, SK17 9EE.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils0.2 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.7 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils0.7 km
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Harpur Hill Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Morrisons branch 2080.6 km
fastfood

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

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
local_bar

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