Postcode SK17 6LW is located in an urban city, within the Buxton Central ward 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 nearest station is Buxton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pavilion Gardens.
Buxton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% 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 0.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from SK17 6LW.
Buxton North near SK17 6LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Buxton | N/A | Walking directions to Buxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ashwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Serpentine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Serpentine Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Buxton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £360,000 | £434 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £335,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 23 | £210,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 | £229 |
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 | — | £126,000 | £450,000 | £204,475 |
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 | £239 | £208 |
| 2026 | — | £232 | £271 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6LW.
In the SK17 6LW postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 11 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 London Road, Buxton, SK17 9NW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Isa & Zamy's | 65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJ | Walking directions to Isa & Zamy's |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 88 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for High Peak district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK17 6LW, 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 6LW 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 6LW in Buxton North is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SK17 6LW, including Buxton Junior School (Good), Buxton Infant School (Good) and Buxton Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK17 6LW is Buxton, about 824 m away.
SK17 6LW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,094 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 6LW 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).
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.