Postcode insights

SK17 6ZD

Otter Court

Buxton Central

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Detailed insights for SK17 6ZD

Overview

Postcode SK17 6ZD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pavilion Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
233
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Buxton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Buxton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 233 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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 258 ft away from SK17 6ZD.

Flood risk

No risk

Buxton North near SK17 6ZD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK17 6ZD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Buxton

N/A

Walking directions to Buxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK17 6ZD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPavilion GardensLargeWalking directions to Pavilion Gardens
0.3 miAshwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashwood Park
0.5 miSerpentine ParkMediumWalking directions to Serpentine Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
5,730.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
116.94(+239%)
Anti-social behaviour
78.27(+363%)
Shoplifting
70.9(+716%)
Public order
46.04(+565%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.78(+247%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
88.4%
Other White
13
5.2%
Irish
6
2.4%
Other Asian
2
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
40.61%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.9%
No qualifications
32
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
44.12%
Owns outright
38
27.94%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.18%
Other social rented
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Buxton Central

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £323K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buxton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£360,000£434
Semi-Detached6£335,000£257
Terraced23£210,000£213
Flats13£150,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buxton Central

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buxton Central in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 6ZD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202619, Otter Court, Buxton, SK17 6ZDTerracedFreehold£213,000
16 Mar 202643, South Avenue, Buxton, SK17 6NQTerracedFreehold£280,000
24 Oct 202551, South Avenue, Buxton, SK17 6NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
27 Mar 202610B, Concert Place, Buxton, SK17 6EEFlatsLeasehold£126,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 1, 11A, Concert Place, Buxton, SK17 6EEFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the SK17 6ZD postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK17 6ZD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBuxton Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBuxton Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBuxton and Leek CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 6ZD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK17 6ZD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily11 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miSainsbury's Local14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miIsa & Zamy's65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJWalking directions to Isa & Zamy's
0.3 miIceland88 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BZWalking directions to Iceland
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 6ZD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Marion Todd

Buxton Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Payge Hacking

Buxton Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jon Pearce

High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHigh PeakE07000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyHigh PeakE14001287
WardBuxton CentralE05010626
ParishHigh Peak, unparished areaE43000050
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buxton NorthE02004102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 010CE01019717
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2017-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SK17 6ZD

Is SK17 6ZD (Buxton North) safe?

The area around SK17 6ZD records about 233 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.

What is the average house price near SK17 6ZD?

The median sale price around SK17 6ZD in Buxton North is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK17 6ZD?

There are 10 schools close to SK17 6ZD, including Buxton Infant School (Good), Buxton Junior School (Good) and Buxton and Leek College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK17 6ZD?

The closest station to SK17 6ZD is Buxton, about 510 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK17 6ZD?

SK17 6ZD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.