Postcode SK17 6AN is located in an urban city, within the Buxton Central area of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buxton North is £44,110 per year. The median sale price in Buxton Central is £253,500 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £355,000. The nearest station is Buxton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pavilion Gardens.
Buxton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,033 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Buxton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Buxton North is £44,110 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK17 6AN.
Buxton North near SK17 6AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Buxton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Buxton | N/A | Walking directions to Buxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Serpentine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Serpentine Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Slopes | Small | Walking directions to The Slopes |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Buxton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £367,500 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £340,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 30 | £243,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 13 | £160,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188,975 | £99,975 | £278,000 | £168,750 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £115,000 | £203,505 | £138,000 |
| 2018 | £274,750 | £108,750 | £229,000 | £141,000 |
| 2019 | — | £113,000 | £210,000 | £171,000 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £125,000 | £200,000 | £164,950 |
| 2021 | £337,500 | £143,750 | £261,000 | £172,250 |
| 2022 | — | £125,000 | £300,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £408,500 | £119,550 | £284,998 | £247,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £159,950 | £246,500 | £220,610 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £160,000 | £270,000 | £209,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £126,000 | £450,000 | £252,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £141 | £150 | £139 |
| 2017 | £256 | £180 | £168 | £152 |
| 2018 | £185 | £171 | £150 | £158 |
| 2019 | — | £195 | £182 | £158 |
| 2020 | £273 | £196 | £157 | £185 |
| 2021 | £281 | £205 | £195 | £189 |
| 2022 | — | £188 | £269 | £214 |
| 2023 | £346 | £198 | £232 | £219 |
| 2024 | £353 | £214 | £275 | £196 |
| 2025 | £343 | £232 | £218 | £208 |
| 2026 | £387 | £232 | £271 | £213 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | 9, St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 31, St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 2, St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 25, St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, 2, St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the SK17 6AN postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Buxton Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. | |
Buxton Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Buxton and Leek College | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
Buxton and Leek College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Buxton Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Buxton Junior School ratingInspection information
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK17 6AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market | High Street, High Peak, SK17 6EU | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 11 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Isa & Zamy's | 65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJ | Walking directions to Isa & Zamy's |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | The Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK17 6AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Marion Todd
Buxton Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Payge Hacking
Buxton Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK17 6AN records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SK17 6AN in Buxton Central is £253,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SK17 6AN, including Buxton Infant School (Good), Buxton and Leek College and Buxton Junior School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK17 6AN is Buxton, about 636 m away.
SK17 6AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK17 6AN is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jean Marion Todd (Labour Party) and Payge Hacking (Labour Party).