Postcode SK17 6RQ is located in an urban city, within the Corbar ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 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 15,059 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Buxton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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 6RQ.
Buxton North near SK17 6RQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Buxton | N/A | Walking directions to Buxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Serpentine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Serpentine Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Slopes | Small | Walking directions to The Slopes |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Corbar area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £673,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £485,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £345,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 6 | £212,500 | £191 |
| Flats | 23 | £188,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360,000 | £119,225 | £246,250 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £125,000 | £277,500 | £158,500 |
| 2018 | £412,975 | £160,000 | £256,500 | £205,000 |
| 2019 | £463,500 | £142,500 | £245,250 | £181,250 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £155,000 | £295,000 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | £495,000 | £150,000 | £375,000 | £203,250 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £202,000 | £325,000 | £180,500 |
| 2023 | £542,500 | £216,225 | £353,750 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £515,000 | £225,000 | £310,000 | £202,500 |
| 2025 | £455,000 | £197,500 | £342,500 | £212,500 |
| 2026 | £487,500 | £137,250 | £410,000 | £223,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £168 | £220 | £181 |
| 2017 | £250 | £183 | £207 | £166 |
| 2018 | £278 | £188 | £209 | £183 |
| 2019 | £263 | £178 | £208 | £196 |
| 2020 | £294 | £183 | £213 | £196 |
| 2021 | £318 | £200 | £262 | £218 |
| 2022 | £426 | £251 | £239 | £191 |
| 2023 | £334 | £229 | £314 | £153 |
| 2024 | £334 | £260 | £286 | £202 |
| 2025 | £367 | £222 | £308 | £224 |
| 2026 | £322 | £271 | £319 | £191 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6RQ.
In the SK17 6RQ postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 6RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | The Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Isa & Zamy's | 65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJ | Walking directions to Isa & Zamy's |
| 0.4 mi | Lomas Foods | 77-79 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BP | Walking directions to Lomas Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-103 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Morten
Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023
Madeline Alice Hall
Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK17 6RQ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6RQ in Buxton North is £285,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SK17 6RQ, including Buxton and Leek College, St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement) and St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK17 6RQ is Buxton, about 448 m away.
SK17 6RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,059 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 6RQ is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Morten (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Madeline Alice Hall (Labour and Co-operative 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.