SK17 9LA is a safe, established residential area on Kirkstone Road, 0.3km from Harpur Hill in Harpur Hill. Administratively it sits within Cote Heath ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 9LA are sourced from Output Area E00099806 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTONE ROAD, SK17 9LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTONE ROAD, SK17 9LA.
284
43
£ 45,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SK17 9LA's 64% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 9LA. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 173,500
7 sales · Mean £ 190,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 9LA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harpur Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Harpur Stores0.1 km
- R G Morris & Son0.9 km
- Redfern & Sons Ltd0.4 km
- Tomson Buxton Ltd0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Staden Grange0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hoffman Bar0.2 km
- Parks Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Annie's Cafe1.0 km
- Swain's Pit Stop Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Harpur's Plaice0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station2.8 km
- Dove Holes7.1 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Parks Inn0.1 km
- Solomons Court0.2 km
- Solomons Court0.2 km
- Parks Inn0.2 km
- St James Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK179LA · Data under Open Government Licence