Postcode SK17 7RQ is located in an urban city, within the Stone Bench ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton South & East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buxton South & East is £43,388 per year. The nearest station is Buxton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashwood Park.
Buxton South & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Buxton South & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Buxton South & East is £43,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK17 7RQ.
Buxton South & East near SK17 7RQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Buxton | N/A | Walking directions to Buxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashwood Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Stone Bench area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £189,995 | £220 |
| Detached | 1 | £180,000 | £127 |
| Terraced | 22 | £168,250 | £184 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £129,975 | £132,000 |
| 2017 | £147,000 | £125,996 |
| 2018 | £155,000 | £133,998 |
| 2019 | £156,500 | £129,950 |
| 2020 | £162,000 | £136,250 |
| 2021 | £161,250 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £176,500 | £157,000 |
| 2023 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £186,750 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £187,500 | £168,250 |
| 2026 | £191,500 | £172,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £143 |
| 2017 | £158 | £144 |
| 2018 | £163 | £152 |
| 2019 | £177 | £155 |
| 2020 | £190 | £162 |
| 2021 | £194 | £171 |
| 2022 | £210 | £176 |
| 2023 | £212 | £176 |
| 2024 | £216 | £188 |
| 2025 | £211 | £184 |
| 2026 | £254 | £195 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 7RQ.
In the SK17 7RQ postcode area, located within Buxton South & East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 7RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 91 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 62 Bench Road, Buxton, SK17 7PG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bakewell Road, Buxton, SK17 9TB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 7RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Sloman
Stone Bench - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Taylor
Stone Bench - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK17 7RQ records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SK17 7RQ in Buxton South & East is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SK17 7RQ, including Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School (Good), Fairfield Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Buxton Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK17 7RQ is Buxton, about 1,372 m away.
SK17 7RQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,079 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 7RQ is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fiona Sloman (Labour Party) and Matt Taylor (Labour 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.