Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

WYEDALE CLOSE, SK17 9RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYEDALE CLOSE, SK17 9RF.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK17 9RF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SK17 9RF combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£285k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SK17 9RF is a sought-after residential area on Wyedale Close, 0.2km from Cote Heath Park in Buxton (High Peak). Administratively it sits within Temple ward and the High Peak constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK17, SK17 9RF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SK17 9RF are sourced from Output Area E00099987 (shared with 13 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 9RF. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK17 9RF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences74
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils0.1 km
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Buxton Community School

Good1038 pupils0.6 km
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils0.8 km
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Harpur Hill Primary School

Good277 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils1.3 km
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Burbage Primary School

Good347 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro0.9 km
  • FITMission0.8 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lucky Lotus Takeaway0.5 km
  • Buxton Food Spot0.7 km
  • Forbesy's Food Shack0.6 km
  • Greggs Plc1.0 km
  • The Corner Cupboard0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons branch 2080.8 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens1.0 km
  • bb's0.5 km
  • DAY ZERO0.5 km
  • Geoff Mycock and Son0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel1.0 km
  • Grosvenor House Hotel0.8 km
  • Westminster Hotel B & B0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Buxton0.1 km
  • Old Hall Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Blazing Rag0.2 km
  • Eagle Hotel0.7 km
  • Kings Head0.8 km
  • Lubens0.8 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Buxton Station1.2 km
  • Dove Holes5.7 km
  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Grove0.1 km
  • Heath Grove0.1 km
  • Buxton Junior School0.1 km
  • White Knowle Road0.2 km
  • White Knowle Road0.2 km