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.
WYEDALE CLOSE, SK17 9RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYEDALE CLOSE, SK17 9RF.
337
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£ 45,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Community School
Buxton Infant School
Harpur Hill Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burbage Primary School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons branch 2080.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SK179RF · Data under Open Government Licence