SK17 9UN is a safe, established residential area on Curlew Avenue, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 41.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK17 9UN are sourced from Output Area E00099806 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CURLEW AVENUE, SK17 9UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURLEW AVENUE, SK17 9UN.
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
SK17 9UN is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 41.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK17 9UN. 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
Detached
£ 278,995
25 sales · Mean £ 286,143
Semi-Detached
£ 212,495
8 sales · Mean £ 216,432
Terraced
£ 168,995
18 sales · Mean £ 183,480
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK17 9UN has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Stores0.2 km
- R G Morris & Son0.8 km
- Redfern & Sons Ltd0.2 km
- Tomson Buxton Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Staden Grange0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hoffman Bar0.3 km
- Parks Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Harpur's Plaice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Buxton Station2.9 km
- Dove Holes7.2 km
- Chapel-En-Le-Frith8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Solomons Court0.1 km
- Solomons Court0.1 km
- Parks Inn0.3 km
- Parks Inn0.4 km
- St James Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK179UN · Data under Open Government Licence