Postcode insights

SK17 6XN

Water Street

Corbar

Interactive map showing SK17 6XN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK17 6XN

Overview

Postcode SK17 6XN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pavilion Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Buxton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Buxton North is £44,110 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from SK17 6XN.

Flood risk

No risk

Buxton North near SK17 6XN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Buxton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK17 6XN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Buxton

N/A

Walking directions to Buxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK17 6XN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPavilion GardensLargeWalking directions to Pavilion Gardens
0.3 miSerpentine ParkMediumWalking directions to Serpentine Park
0.1 miThe SlopesSmallWalking directions to The Slopes

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
1,338.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.45(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.64(-49%)
Burglary
6.91(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-23%)
Other theft
5.18(-9%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
92.28%
Other White
8
2.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.34%
Indian
2
0.67%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
50.37%
No qualifications
36
13.43%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.58%
Apprenticeship
17
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.42%
Other social rented
8
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Corbar

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £434K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Corbar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£485,000£367
Semi-Detached17£345,000£302
Terraced6£212,500£191
Flats23£188,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Corbar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corbar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corbar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corbar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Corbar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Corbar in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6XN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6XN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20257, The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZFlatsFreehold£380,010
15 Aug 2025Flat 9, The George, St Johns Road, Buxton, SK17 6XYFlatsLeasehold£199,950
31 Mar 2025Flat 20, The George, St Johns Road, Buxton, SK17 6XYFlatsLeasehold£199,950
29 Sept 2025Apartment 4, Park Hall, 5, Park Road, Buxton, SK17 6SHFlatsLeasehold£290,000
15 Sept 20256, Cavendish Circus, Buxton, SK17 6ATOtherFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SK17 6XN postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK17 6XN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBuxton and Leek CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryBuxton Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 6XN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK17 6XN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMorrisons Daily11 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miWaitroseThe Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miIsa & Zamy's65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJWalking directions to Isa & Zamy's
0.3 miLomas Foods77-79 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BPWalking directions to Lomas Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district (2025-26).

Band A£1,517
Band B£1,770
Band C£2,023
Band D£2,276
Band E£2,781
Band F£3,287
Band G£3,793
Band H£4,551

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK17 6XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Morten

Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Madeline Alice Hall

Corbar - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jon Pearce

High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHigh PeakE07000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyHigh PeakE14001287
WardCorbarE05010629
ParishHigh Peak, unparished areaE43000050
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buxton NorthE02004102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 010EE01019723
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK17 6XN

Is SK17 6XN (Buxton North) safe?

The area around SK17 6XN 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.

What is the average house price near SK17 6XN?

The median sale price around SK17 6XN in Buxton North is £285,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK17 6XN?

There are 9 schools close to SK17 6XN, including Buxton and Leek College, St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement) and Buxton Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK17 6XN?

The closest station to SK17 6XN is Buxton, about 338 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK17 6XN?

SK17 6XN 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).

Who represents SK17 6XN (Buxton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK17 6XN 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).

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.