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Buxton South & East

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About

Buxton South & East encompasses residential neighbourhoods on the southern and eastern fringes of the spa town. The area includes the steep slopes of Corbar Hill, leading up to the prominent Corbar Cross monument. Housing here is largely composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, along with more modern developments. The University of Derby's Buxton campus is a significant local institution, centred around the historic Devonshire Dome, which dominates the skyline from many points.

The landscape is defined by its position at the edge of the Peak District, with open countryside and farmland beginning abruptly beyond the last streets. Local life revolves around several primary schools, smaller local shops, and community centres. A network of public footpaths provides direct access onto the moors, including routes towards the Goyt Valley. The area serves as a quiet residential gateway to the national park.

Area overview

On average Buxton South & East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buxton South & East is £43,388 per year. There are 2 schools in Buxton South & East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Buxton South & East is home to around 6,873 people, with a population density of about 1,912.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buxton South & East Population
6,873
Population density
1,912.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.5(+3%)
Shoplifting
11.49(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.35(-33%)
Public order
9.6(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.88(+19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,490
94.47%
Other White
190
2.77%
Other Asian
32
0.47%
Irish
31
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.31%
Total population: 6,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,281
23.56%
No qualifications
1,094
20.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,061
19.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
956
32.94%
Owns with a mortgage
753
25.95%
Social rents from council
563
19.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
382
13.16%
Other social rented
164
5.65%
Total households: 2,902

Property prices in Buxton South & East

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £243K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Buxton South & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buxton South & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£332,500£345
Semi-Detached34£203,500£229
Terraced27£172,000£184
Flats4£162,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buxton South & East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buxton South & East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,975£136,000£135,000£132,000
2017£220,000£100,000£152,000£130,000
2018£274,750£125,000£157,500£139,000
2019£320,000£130,000£160,000£144,950
2020£321,000£127,500£164,975£159,995
2021£290,000£75,000£166,000£147,500
2022£282,750£106,250£186,000£157,475
2023£392,000£117,475£195,000£162,600
2024£305,000£84,000£193,000£172,000
2025£335,000£165,000£192,500£173,500
2026£305,000£117,500£246,500£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buxton South & East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buxton South & East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£214£149£141
2017£185£140£168£147
2018£191£182£163£155
2019£155£178£158
2020£251£196£187£170
2021£281£168£200£171
2022£340£179£229£188
2023£347£169£220£184
2024£322£135£228£202
2025£269£172£220£189
2026£405£176£266£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buxton South & East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buxton South & East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Buxton South & East

Is Buxton South & East safe?

Buxton South & East records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Buxton South & East?

The median sale price in Buxton South & East is £185,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Buxton South & East?

Buxton South & East has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Buxton South & East?

Buxton South & East scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Buxton South & East sits around rank 12,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Buxton South & East?

The average household income in Buxton South & East is around £43,388 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Buxton South & East

SK177NJ

Cliff Road

SK176PW

Woodside

SK179NW

London Road

SK179EG

Albert Court

SK179EX

Sherwood Road

SK177TH

Monsal Avenue

SK177SA

Alsop Place

SK176PF

Solomons View

SK177PG

Bench Road

SK176NL

Dale Road

SK177PR

Victoria Park Road

SK177TA

Granby Road

SK179HR

Kent's Bank Road

SK176PH

Ashwood Close

SK177PS

Milnbank Avenue

SK177PY

Overdale Avenue

SK176NU

Byron Street

SK177NH

New High Street

SK177LG

Tongue Lane

SK177BX

Monyash Way

SK177PN

Milnbank Avenue

SK179HD

Derwent Road

SK176NZ

Crowestones

SK179HG

Grove Lane

SK179NT

London Road

SK179TB

Bakewell Road

SK177SX

Darley Grove

SK177TD

Monsal Avenue

SK179PF

Amberley Drive

SK177RP

Winster Grove

SK177SZ

Darley Way

SK179QH

London Road

SK179HA

Aldwark Road

SK177QL

Edensor Avenue

SK177ER

Queens Road

SK177TW

Granby Road

SK179HN

Kent's Bank Road

SK177LH

Nicolas Close

SK177TJ

Granby Road

SK177PE

Victoria Park Road

SK177RW

Granby Road

SK177TF

Monsal Grove

SK179NY

London Road

SK177TS

Granby Road

SK179NF

Highland Close

SK179NB

Harpur Hill Road

SK176QD

Hardwick Square South

SK177PW

Gretton Road

SK176QL

Clifton Road

SK177NU

Thorn Close

SK177TE

Cheedale

SK177NA

Boarstones Lane

SK179HQ

Sherwood Road

SK177NW

Windsor Cliff

SK177TB

Pictor Road

SK176NN

Dale Side

SK177RG

Cromford Lane

SK176NB

Bennett Street

SK179EJ

Sherwood Road

SK177PJ

Bench Road

SK176NH

Grange Road

SK176QH

Silverlands

SK177NN

Stonecliff Terrace

SK177LR

Dew Pond Lane

SK177TT

Sheldon Road

SK177TU

Hassop Close

SK176NT

Byron Street

SK179EW

Sherwood Road

SK177TL

Granby Road

SK177PQ

Bench Road

SK176NF

Darwin Avenue

SK176QF

Silverlands

SK177RN

Cromford Place

SK177NG

Cliff Road

SK177ST

Baslow Grove

SK177LQ

Tongue Lane

SK179HB

Welbeck Avenue

SK179ER

Sherwood Road

SK176LG

Oddfellows Cottages

SK177LP

Knowles Crescent

SK177RE

Edale Grove

SK177TQ

Pictor Grove

SK177LE

Rockfield Road

SK177QW

Chatsworth Road

SK179HE

Forest Avenue

SK176PG

Temple View

SK177PL

Glebe Road

SK177NT

Kings Close

SK177PF

Victoria Park Road

SK177NF

Kings Road

SK177NQ

Cliff Road

SK179EZ

Aldwark Road

SK177LY

Bailey Grove

SK179EL

Sherwood Road

SK177PA

Tongue Lane

SK177LX

Boarstones Lane

SK176NJ

Dale Road

SK179EH

Heath Grove

SK179NJ

London Road

SK177RF

Edale Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.