Postcode SK17 7HW is located in an urban city, within the Barms ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Buxton North is £44,110 per year. The nearest station is Buxton located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Buxton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Buxton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from SK17 7HW.
Buxton North near SK17 7HW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Buxton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Barms area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £190,050 |
| Detached | 1 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £177,498 |
10 year median price trend in Barms
In the SK17 7HW postcode area, located within Buxton North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachael Quinn
Barms - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.