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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5% 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. The median sale price in Blackbrook is £315,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £380,000. There are 3 schools in Blackbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackbrook Population

4,595

Population density

141.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,381

95.41%

Other White

1.24%

Irish

0.76%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.52%

African

0.48%

Total population: 4,592

Economics

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

Owns outright

927

47.47%

Owns with a mortgage

641

32.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

178

9.11%

Social rents from council

3.23%

Other social rented

3.17%

Total households: 1,953

Property prices in Blackbrook

Median price: £315,000

Price per sq ft: £359

Sales (last 12 months): 53

Typical range (middle 50%): £260K – £380K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£592,500	£374	£337,500	£503,000	£666,250	£715,500
Semi-Detached	20	£353,998	£363	£259,950	£313,125	£377,750	£490,500
Terraced	17	£260,000	£354	£205,560	£235,000	£275,000	£303,000
Flats	4	£180,000	£210	£146,200	£163,000	£198,750	£219,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£312,048	£189,000	£212,498	£181,995
2017	£305,995	£137,000	£217,498	£177,500
2018	£319,995	—	£246,200	£168,650
2019	£327,498	£110,000	£248,000	£220,000
2020	£379,950	£132,500	£245,000	£196,500
2021	£455,000	£128,500	£287,000	£220,000
2022	£523,500	£149,950	£314,950	£229,995
2023	£517,500	£174,950	£285,000	£249,500
2024	£500,000	£165,000	£336,250	£245,500
2025	£600,000	£150,000	£326,250	£264,995
2026	£582,500	£180,000	£359,000	£280,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£241	—	£219	£185
2017	£237	£176	£222	£219
2018	£245	—	£223	£197
2019	£250	£172	£230	£205
2020	£259	£210	£248	£243
2021	£310	£206	£275	£260
2022	£341	£218	£293	£287
2023	£337	£242	£300	£250
2024	£349	£198	£330	£280
2025	£358	£263	£355	£338
2026	£390	£210	£329	£331

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.

Band A£1,590

Band B£1,855

Band C£2,120

Band D£2,385

Band E£2,915

Band F£3,445

Band G£3,974

Band H£4,769

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackbrook ward.

Local councillors

Angela Benham

Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Dan Capper

Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

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Property prices in Blackbrook

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbrook

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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