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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.

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.