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About

Whitfield ward is located on the northern edge of Buxton, within the High Peak. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and some older terraced homes. It sits on elevated ground, offering views across the surrounding Peak District landscape. The local geography includes green spaces and fields that blend into the wider rural setting.

A notable local feature is the Solomon's Temple folly, a Victorian tower standing on Grin Low hill to the south. The ward contains the Buxton Cemetery and is adjacent to the wooded slopes of Grin Woods. It functions largely as a commuter area for the town centre, with direct access to the A6 road.

Area overview

On average Whitfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitfield is £50,398 per year. There are 1 schools in Whitfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitfield is home to around 2,301 people, with a population density of about 1,590.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitfield Population
2,301
Population density
1,590.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.19(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.25(+72%)
Public order
11.3(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(-7%)
Other theft
4.35(-25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,177
94.65%
Other White
45
1.96%
Irish
18
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.39%
Total population: 2,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
622
32.26%
No qualifications
382
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
304
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
196
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 1,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
293
26.11%
Social rents from council
291
25.94%
Owns with a mortgage
282
25.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
143
12.75%
Other social rented
76
6.77%
Total households: 1,122

Property prices in Whitfield

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £239,950 in Whitfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitfield 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 Whitfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£265,000
Flats2£157,500
Semi-Detached8£243,500
Terraced14£216,500

10 years median price trend in Whitfield

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

All postcodes in Whitfield

SK138LB

Charlestown Road

SK138NL

Wood Street

SK138LF

Charlestown

SK138PD

Uplands Road

SK138NX

Fieldhead

SK138PG

Morley Street

SK138JS

Acre Street

SK138JT

Freetown

SK138NU

Padfield Gate

SK136JX

Chunal Lane

SK138LH

Acre Street

SK138LP

Derby Street

SK138LA

Whitfield Avenue

SK138NR

Hague Street

SK138NB

Kershaw Street

SK138ND

Bank Street

SK138NT

Cliffe Road

SK137PJ

Hague Street

SK136JA

Whitfield

SK136AB

Charlestown Road

SK138PQ

Nursery Close

SK137PL

Lean Town

SK138LN

Gladstone Close

SK138LW

Hob Hill Meadows

SK138NZ

Highfield Road

SK138PB

Crosslands Close

SK138NJ

King Charles Court

SK138GT

Charlestown View

SK138JZ

Whitfield Avenue

SK138NG

Gladstone Street

SK138LG

Whitfield Park

SK138NH

Freetown

SK138NP

Barn Close

SK138NE

Gladstone Street

SK138NN

Kershaw Street

SK138PH

Unity Walk

SK138NF

Wood Street

SK138PE

Highfield Road

SK138JY

Ebenezer Street

SK138JN

Charlestown Road

SK138NY

Cliffe Road

SK138HR

Victoria Court

SK138NW

Whitfield Cross

SK138NS

Hague Street

SK136LA

Chunal Lane

SK138NQ

Todd Street

SK138PA

Uplands Road

SK138GL

Whitfield Wells

SK138HD

Kings Court

Data Sources

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