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About

Blackbrook ward encompasses the eastern outskirts of Buxton, stretching towards the limestone plateau of the Peak District. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. The landscape rises to open farmland and moorland at its edges, with the River Wye forming a boundary. Local facilities include several schools and small shopping parades serving the community.

The ward is notable for its proximity to Solomon's Temple, a folly atop Grin Low hill offering panoramic views. The surrounding country park and Poole's Cavern, a natural limestone cave system, are significant local landmarks. The area's geology influences its green spaces and walking routes, which connect to wider footpath networks across the limestone dales of the High Peak.

Area overview

On average Blackbrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £56,208 per year. There are 4 schools in Blackbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackbrook is home to around 4,595 people, with a population density of about 141.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackbrook Population
4,595
Population density
141.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.97(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-74%)
Public order
3.48(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.96(-74%)
Burglary
1.74(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,381
95.41%
Other White
57
1.24%
Irish
35
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.52%
African
22
0.48%
Total population: 4,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,531
40.72%
Level 3 (A level)
714
18.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
483
12.85%
No qualifications
454
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 3,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
927
47.47%
Owns with a mortgage
641
32.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
9.11%
Social rents from council
63
3.23%
Other social rented
62
3.17%
Total households: 1,953

Property prices in Blackbrook

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £328,750 in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackbrook in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£612,500
Semi-Detached20£330,000
Terraced15£264,995
Flats3£190,000

10 years median price trend in Blackbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

All postcodes in Blackbrook

SK236AP

New Smithy

SK236DN

Alder Brook

SK230QL

The Wash

SK236AX

Portland Grove

SK236EA

White Knowle

SK239UL

Bradshaw Lane

SK236WP

Green Lane

SK236FJ

Buxton Road

SK236BD

Lower Lane

SK236EH

Maybank Close

SK236WN

Green Lane

SK237NW

Brierley Park

SK236EG

St Marys Close

SK239AA

Orchid Drive

SK239UH

Manchester Road

SK236BF

Blackbrook Drive

SK236DA

Leaden Knowle

SK236AB

Princes Road

SK236FG

Forge Road

SK239US

The Avenue

SK236AT

Rutland Way

SK239UY

Ridge Lane

SK239UN

Tom Lane

SK236AS

Devonshire Drive

SK236BT

Blackbrook

SK239AD

Marsh Way

SK236EP

Marriott Place

SK236EU

Ella Mews

SK237ES

Tom Lane

SK239RT

Eccles Road

SK230QN

The Wash

SK236DW

Alders Lane

SK237SE

New Road

SK236AH

Maynestone Road

SK236DJ

Buxton Road

SK236EJ

Whitehough

SK236DY

Charley Lane

SK237TA

Silk Hill

SK237ER

Packhorse Cottages

SK236AW

Sandy Lane

SK239RZ

Crossings Road

SK236EX

Millpond Close

SK237NE

Brookside

SK236AL

Hayfield Road

SK237QQ

Dolly Lane

SK236DU

Bridgeholme

SK236EL

Buxton Road

SK239XA

Lesser Lane

SK239UZ

Lesser Lane

SK237NJ

Station Road

SK237QG

Dolly Lane

SK236BX

Whitehough

SK236BR

Green Lane

SK236EQ

Outram Way

SK236AA

Green Lane

SK236DP

Alders Lane

SK236DR

Buxton Road

SK239AE

Twayblade Crescent

SK237GL

Blackbrook

SK239UQ

Marsh Hall Lane

SK239TN

Manchester Road

SK236BW

Forge Terrace

SK236FH

Mill Court

SK239UT

Long Lane

SK236BE

Lower Lane

SK236DL

Alpha Road

SK237QH

Dolly Lane

SK236DT

Buxton Road

SK236BJ

Rhuddlan Place

SK237QJ

Dolly Lane

SK236BB

Belle Vue

SK239UX

Combs Road

SK236AU

Manners Close

SK237RH

New Road

SK236DH

Granby Avenue

SK236BN

Green Lane

SK237NF

Canal Cottages

SK236DD

Hawthorn Close

SK236EE

Over Hill Road

SK236AY

The Terrace

SK236AQ

Maynestone Road

SK237QE

Gowhole

SK236BY

Eccles Fold

SK236AN

Market Place

SK230QW

The Wash

SK237NH

New Road

SK236DS

Alders Avenue

SK237SD

Derby Knowle

SK236DQ

Hartington Drive

SK237NN

Dolly Lane

SK236FL

Printers Close

SK237TB

Blackbrook

SK236EZ

Hadfield Drive

SK236AF

Maynestone Road

SK236DF

Hunters Green Close

SK236BG

Belgrade Avenue

SK236DZ

New Smithy

SK236AZ

Cracken Close

SK236EN

Alders Meadow

SK239UU

Ridge Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.