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Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

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About

The Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill area is located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, surrounded by rugged moorland and limestone landscapes. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly lime production and quarrying, which has shaped the local environment. Harpur Hill features remnants of old lime kilns and quarry sites, while Burbage offers expansive views across the Peak District.

The area provides access to outdoor activities, with walking trails leading to landmarks like Solomon’s Temple and the Goyt Valley. Buxton, a nearby spa town, offers amenities and cultural attractions. The landscape is a mix of open grassland, rocky outcrops, and wooded areas, with wildlife such as birds of prey and grazing sheep. The combination of industrial history and natural scenery makes it a distinctive part of the High Peak.

Area overview

On average Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill is £45,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill Population
7,240
Population density
113.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,960
96.11%
Other White
123
1.7%
Irish
35
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.37%
Other Asian
19
0.26%
Total population: 7,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,485
47.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,109
35.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
9.13%
Other social rented
79
2.54%
Social rents from council
73
2.35%
Total households: 3,110

Property prices in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £269,995 in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill 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 Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£345,000
Flats9£175,000
Semi-Detached64£250,000
Terraced25£218,500

10 years median price trend in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill.

All postcodes in Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK170SE

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK176UB

Macclesfield Old Road

SK179GJ

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK179JT

Tedder Avenue

SK179QB

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK179SB

Barson Grove

SK176UU

St John's Road

SK179BG

Dovedale Crescent

SK179LX

Fox Low Avenue

SK179PG

Berwick Road

SK179XB

Harpur Hill Road

SK176WH

Leek Road

SK179LE

Harpur Hill Road

SK179LH

Harpur Hill Road

SK170RR

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK176UN

Bishop's Lane

SK176UQ

Grin Low Road

SK179AD

Burbage Way

SK179BS

Ecclesbourne Drive

SK179DG

Green Lane

SK179DT

Compton Road

SK179GB

Burbage Way

SK179LY

Clifton Drive

SK179RU

Central Drive

SK179RW

Central Drive

SK179US

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill

SK179XD

Harpur Hill Road

SK179XG

White Knowle Road

SK176HE

Green Lane

SK176UL

Nursery Lane

SK179AE

Arbor Grove

SK179GE

Burbage Way

SK179JE

Fiddle Street

SK179JU

Tedder Avenue

SK179NP

Fern Road

SK179RS

Kelsons Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.