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SK17 8DQ

Meadow Close

Limestone Peak

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Detailed insights for SK17 8DQ

Overview

Postcode SK17 8DQ is located in a rural village, within the Limestone Peak ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley is £47,900 per year. The nearest station is Dove Holes, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.7%

Approximately 34.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley is £47,900 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK17 8DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley near SK17 8DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dove Holes located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK17 8DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Dove Holes

N/A

Walking directions to Dove Holes

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
123.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.1(+11%)
Public order
9.52(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.93(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-30%)
Burglary
4.33(+30%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
97.67%
Other Asian
2
0.78%
Irish
2
0.78%
Bangladeshi
1
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
23.79%
No qualifications
44
21.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.45%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.44%
Social rents from council
38
32.2%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Limestone Peak

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £304K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Limestone Peak area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Limestone Peak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£325,000£287
Semi-Detached12£235,000£259
Terraced13£165,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Limestone Peak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Limestone Peak.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£159,500£138,000
2017£180,000£172,000£128,250
2018£263,500£177,750£151,000
2019£245,000£180,000£149,950
2020£272,500£220,000£124,000
2021£330,000£222,500£177,000
2022£325,000£260,000£177,500
2023£322,500£212,500£172,475
2024£525,000£250,000£198,500
2025£362,500£248,000£175,250
2026£365,000£220,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Limestone Peak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Limestone Peak.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£172£142
2017£171£200£166
2018£199£180£173
2019£223£201£179
2020£227£206£156
2021£237£244£196
2022£255£248£218
2023£292£250£203
2024£266£274£263
2025£313£262£211
2026£273£310£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Limestone Peak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Limestone Peak in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 8DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 8DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 20269, Meadow Lane, Buxton, SK17 8DGTerracedFreehold£148,000
11 Jul 202528, Meadow Lane, Buxton, SK17 8DGTerracedFreehold£185,000
16 May 202534, Meadow Lane, Buxton, SK17 8DGTerracedFreehold£225,000
04 Jul 202510, Alexander Road, Buxton, SK17 8BNTerracedFreehold£205,000
08 May 202616, Horseshoe Avenue, Buxton, SK17 8DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the SK17 8DQ postcode area, located within Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK17 8DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDove Holes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe MeadowsOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Roberts

Limestone Peak - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jon Pearce

High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHigh PeakE07000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyHigh PeakE14001287
WardLimestone PeakE05010638
ParishChapel-en-le-FrithE04002843
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope ValleyE02006872
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 013IE01019741
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK17 8DQ

Is SK17 8DQ (Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley) safe?

The area around SK17 8DQ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8DQ?

The median sale price around SK17 8DQ in Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley is £210,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK17 8DQ?

There are 2 schools close to SK17 8DQ, including Dove Holes CofE Primary School (Good) and The Meadows (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK17 8DQ?

The closest station to SK17 8DQ is Dove Holes, about 141 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK17 8DQ?

SK17 8DQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK17 8DQ (Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK17 8DQ is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Roberts (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.