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About

Corbar ward is located on the eastern edge of Buxton, characterised by its residential streets and elevated position. The area includes a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to larger detached properties, set along roads that follow the natural contours of the land. Local amenities such as shops and schools serve the community needs within this primarily settled part of town.

The ward is named after and encompasses Corbar Hill, a prominent local landmark. The hill is topped by Corbar Cross, a visible stone monument. From this higher ground, there are views across the town centre and out towards the surrounding Peak District landscape, defining the area's geography.

Area overview

On average Corbar has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Corbar is £44,737 per year. There are 3 schools in Corbar: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Corbar is home to around 4,033 people, with a population density of about 510.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Corbar Population
4,033
Population density
510.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.95(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(-5%)
Other theft
9.92(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(+3%)
Public order
5.95(-15%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,806
94.35%
Other White
89
2.21%
Irish
29
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.37%
Total population: 4,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,514
43.31%
Level 3 (A level)
507
14.5%
No qualifications
500
14.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
416
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
273
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 3,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
903
48.65%
Owns with a mortgage
465
25.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
13.25%
Other social rented
161
8.67%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.72%
Total households: 1,856

Property prices in Corbar

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Corbar area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Corbar 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 Corbar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£490,000
Flats24£193,725
Semi-Detached15£325,000
Terraced5£205,000

10 years median price trend in Corbar

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.