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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Corbar is £44,726 per year. The median sale price in Corbar is £252,000 (around £269 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £194,998 and £428,500. There are 2 schools in Corbar: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.7%
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
41.41(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.1(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(0%)
Public order
5.95(-14%)
Burglary
5.7(+71%)
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 Asian
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

Median price: £252,000
Price per sq ft: £269
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £429K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Corbar area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Corbar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£480,000£304
Semi-Detached14£342,500£277
Terraced5£220,000£215
Flats26£189,225£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Corbar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corbar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£119,225£246,250£135,000
2017£385,000£125,000£277,500£158,500
2018£412,975£160,000£256,500£205,000
2019£463,500£142,500£245,250£181,250
2020£350,000£155,000£295,000£187,000
2021£495,000£150,000£375,000£203,250
2022£507,500£202,000£325,000£180,500
2023£542,500£216,225£353,750£165,000
2024£515,000£225,000£310,000£202,500
2025£482,500£199,995£342,500£212,500
2026£485,000£138,750£385,000£227,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corbar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corbar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£168£220£181
2017£250£183£207£166
2018£278£188£209£183
2019£263£178£208£196
2020£294£183£213£196
2021£318£200£262£218
2022£426£251£239£191
2023£334£229£314£153
2024£334£260£286£202
2025£364£222£308£224
2026£291£271£277£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corbar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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 Corbar ward.

Local councillors

Chris Morten

Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Madeline Alice Hall

Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party