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Cote Heath

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About

Cote Heath is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Buxton within the High Peak. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily consisting of post-war and more modern estates. It is bordered by open countryside to the north and east, providing direct access to the landscapes of the Peak District National Park. The local infrastructure includes schools and community facilities serving its population.

A notable local landmark is the Cote Heath reservoir, a compact body of water surrounded by greenery. The ward's elevated position offers views across the surrounding hills. It functions mainly as a commuter area for Buxton, with quieter residential streets contrasting with the main routes that connect it to the town centre and wider road networks.

Area overview

On average Cote Heath has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cote Heath is £53,063 per year. There are 1 schools in Cote Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cote Heath is home to around 4,105 people, with a population density of about 463.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cote Heath Population
4,105
Population density
463.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.76(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.4(-21%)
Shoplifting
9.5(+9%)
Public order
5.12(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.87(-35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,960
96.44%
Other White
54
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.41%
Other
13
0.32%
Other Asian
12
0.29%
Total population: 4,106

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
878
26.47%
Level 3 (A level)
693
20.89%
No qualifications
533
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
503
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 3,317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
693
39.49%
Owns with a mortgage
594
33.85%
Social rents from council
202
11.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
176
10.03%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.17%
Total households: 1,755

Property prices in Cote Heath

Median price£261,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £315K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Cote Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cote Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£320,000£310
Semi-Detached43£255,000£304
Terraced10£206,000£280
Flats1£165,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cote Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cote Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£157,250£135,000
2017£207,500£165,000£147,500
2018£268,250£157,500£165,500£158,250
2019£273,700£138,750£176,000£160,000
2020£259,495£119,500£200,000£170,500
2021£277,995£125,000£209,998£169,973
2022£302,495£117,000£243,995£184,995
2023£325,000£109,800£249,998£171,800
2024£307,000£249,998£230,000
2025£339,995£155,000£240,000£200,000
2026£293,500£259,000£191,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cote Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cote Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£193£169
2017£258£201£178
2018£252£159£202£171
2019£274£142£205£209
2020£237£201£223£188
2021£260£169£237£212
2022£291£213£287£232
2023£311£177£294£228
2024£306£281£253
2025£311£245£303£258
2026£314£290£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cote Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cote Heath in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cote Heath

Is Cote Heath safe?

Cote Heath records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cote Heath?

The median sale price in Cote Heath is £261,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cote Heath?

Cote Heath has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cote Heath?

Cote Heath scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cote Heath sits around rank 21,248 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 Cote Heath?

The average household income in Cote Heath is around £53,063 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cote Heath?

Cote Heath is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kev Kirkham (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Linda Grooby (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Cote Heath

SK179UR

Woodlark Close

SK179EH

Heath Grove

SK179HY

Burlow Road

SK179LQ

Lee Dale

SK179YF

Primrose Road

SK179RW

Central Drive

SK179HG

Grove Lane

SK179PN

Burlow Road

SK179RU

Central Drive

SK179RE

St James Court

SK179XZ

Leden Close

SK179HE

Forest Avenue

SK179JD

Burlow Road

SK179EX

Sherwood Road

SK179RQ

Ashbourne Road

SK179NR

Grinlow Close

SK179LH

Harpur Hill Road

SK179GP

Marble Court

SK179RP

Dukes Drive

SK179GS

Hill Head Drive

SK179JQ

Grinlow Road

SK179GW

Brandside Avenue

SK179RX

Heathfield Nook Road

SK179EW

Sherwood Road

SK179XB

Somerset Close

SK179QH

London Road

SK179EL

Sherwood Road

SK179PR

Burlow Road

SK179JR

Burlow Avenue

SK179NB

Harpur Hill Road

SK179ER

Sherwood Road

SK179JA

Burlow Road

SK179LA

Kirkstone Road

SK179NY

London Road

SK179LB

Kirkstone Road

SK179GJ

Silkstone Crescent

SK179JT

Tedder Avenue

SK179SX

Foxlow Mews

SK179LR

Dane Grove

SK179HW

Kent's Bank Road

SK179RN

Ashbourne Road

SK179YG

Rye Lane

SK179EY

Sherwood Road

SK179JY

Trenchard Drive

SK179XX

High Peak Road

SK179JU

Tedder Avenue

SK179RZ

Staden Lane

SK179ET

Oaklea

SK179PJ

Dorset Close

SK179RT

Central Drive

SK179SD

Cote Heath

SK179NJ

London Road

SK179JF

Rock Bank

SK179HT

Burlow Road

SK179JP

Burlow Avenue

SK179JS

Harris Road

SK179LU

Harpur Hill Road

SK179JW

Cote Heath

SK179LS

Harpur Hill Road

SK179GL

Oakstone Drive

SK179YL

Talbot Street

SK179EJ

Sherwood Road

SK179LL

Fernway

SK179EN

Friar Grove

SK179SE

Cowdale Cottages

SK179GG

Ashover Close

SK179NA

Harpur Hill Road

SK179EE

Heath Mews

SK179HB

Welbeck Avenue

SK179HN

Kent's Bank Road

SK179GF

Bee Low Road

SK179GR

Crawshaw Crescent

SK179RD

Hillside

SK179NS

Beech View Drive

SK179HR

Kent's Bank Road

SK179GT

Hopton Wood Way

SK179GD

Quartz Drive

SK179PL

Ripon Gardens

SK179JB

Burlow Avenue

SK179UT

Altar Way

SK179RY

Ashbourne Road

SK179YE

Poole Street

SK179XD

Hastings Road

SK179JX

Nettleton Lane

SK179TE

Bakewell Road

SK179PD

Berwick Road

SK179PW

Dolby Road

SK179HP

Solomons Court

SK179LY

Clifton Drive

SK179PQ

Cumberland Close

SK179EG

Albert Court

SK179XW

Hardwick Road

SK179JH

Grinlow Road

SK179PH

Hereford Close

SK179GN

Flint Way

SK179XR

Church Meadow

SK179HA

Aldwark Road

SK179LG

Harpur Hill Road

SK179PP

Burlow Road

SK179GU

Burlow Road

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.