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SK17 7BB

Lightwood Road

Corbar

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Detailed insights for SK17 7BB

Overview

Postcode SK17 7BB is located in an urban city, within the Corbar area of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below 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 Corbar is £260,000 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,995 and £432,000. The nearest station is Buxton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashwood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Buxton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,748 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Buxton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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.

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 324 ft away from SK17 7BB.

Flood risk

Medium

Buxton North near SK17 7BB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 7BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Buxton

N/A

Walking directions to Buxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK17 7BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAshwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashwood Park
0.4 miThe SlopesSmallWalking directions to The Slopes
0.1 miHogshaw Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Hogshaw Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
3,143.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.12(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.7(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-40%)
Drugs
4.48(+54%)
Vehicle crime
3.92(-5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
93.75%
Other Asian
5
1.49%
African
5
1.49%
Other White
5
1.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.89%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
28.67%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.48%
No qualifications
42
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
33.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
32.47%
Owns with a mortgage
41
26.62%
Other social rented
6
3.9%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Corbar

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £432K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Corbar area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

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
Detached19£485,000£316
Semi-Detached15£345,000£280
Terraced5£220,000£215
Flats26£189,225£228

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£482,500£199,995£342,500£212,500
2026£485,000£138,750£385,000£227,000
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£364£222£308£224
2026£291£271£277£215
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 7BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 7BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202666, Lightwood Road, Buxton, SK17 7BBTerracedFreehold£227,000
05 Jun 2026The Cottage, Lightwood Avenue, Buxton, SK17 7AZDetachedFreehold£330,000
29 Aug 20252, Nunbrook Grove, Buxton, SK17 7AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
01 Sept 20253, Charles Street, Buxton, SK17 7BDTerracedFreehold£139,950
02 Jun 202522, Brooklands, Nunsfield Road, Buxton, SK17 7BQTerracedFreehold£227,000

Schools

In the SK17 7BB postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for SK17 7BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK17 7BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK17 7BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily97-103 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miWaitroseThe Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miLomas Foods77-79 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BPWalking directions to Lomas Foods
0.2 miIceland88 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BZWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miIsa & Zamy's65 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BJWalking directions to Isa & Zamy's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.

Band A£1,590
Band B£1,855
Band C£2,120
Band D£2,385
Band E£2,915
Band F£3,445
Band G£3,974
Band H£4,769

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 7BB, 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 010DE01019722
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK17 7BB

Is SK17 7BB (Buxton North) safe?

The area around SK17 7BB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK17 7BB?

The median sale price around SK17 7BB in Corbar is £260,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK17 7BB?

There are 8 schools close to SK17 7BB, including St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Fairfield Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SK17 7BB?

The closest station to SK17 7BB is Buxton, about 389 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK17 7BB?

SK17 7BB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK17 7BB (Buxton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK17 7BB 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).