SK17 9PB is a sought-after residential area on Kendal Close, 0.5km from Fern Wood in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Cote Heath ward and the High Peak constituency.
For serious buyers, SK17 9PB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 9PB are sourced from Output Area E00099803 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENDAL CLOSE, SK17 9PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDAL CLOSE, SK17 9PB.
280
50
£ 45,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SK17 9PB — age 50, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £224k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 9PB. The average age is 50.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 257,000
2 sales · Mean £ 257,000
Terraced
£ 167,000
3 sales · Mean £ 158,000
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 9PB has low crime rates — 28 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
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Buxton0.9 km
- Staden Grange0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Harpur Stores0.7 km
- R G Morris & Son0.6 km
- Tomson Buxton Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hoffman Bar0.7 km
- Parks Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Harpur's Plaice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station2.1 km
- Dove Holes6.5 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Trent Avenue0.1 km
- Hastings Road0.1 km
- Hastings Road0.1 km
- Trent Avenue0.1 km
- Fernway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK179PB · Data under Open Government Licence