Postcode SK17 8FS is located in a rural village, within the Limestone Peak area 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 median sale price in Limestone Peak is £235,000 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Dove Holes, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,785 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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.
The average income per household in Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley is £47,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from SK17 8FS.
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley near SK17 8FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dove Holes located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dove Holes | N/A | Walking directions to Dove Holes |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Limestone Peak area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £298,000 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £257,475 | £274 |
| Terraced | 16 | £179,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £254,975 | £175,250 |
| 2026 | £298,000 | £245,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £215 |
| 2026 | £285 | £269 | £229 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 8FS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 7, Mayfield Drive, Buxton, SK17 8FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 6, Mayfield Drive, Buxton, SK17 8FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 35, Mayfield Drive, Buxton, SK17 8FT | Detached | Freehold | £287,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 2, Mayfield Drive, Buxton, SK17 8FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £307,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 36, Mayfield Drive, Buxton, SK17 8FT | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the SK17 8FS postcode area, located within Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley, there are 1 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dove Holes CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
Dove Holes CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Jan 2024
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Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK17 8FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Roberts
Limestone Peak - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK17 8FS 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SK17 8FS in Limestone Peak is £235,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to SK17 8FS, including Dove Holes CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK17 8FS is Dove Holes, about 637 m away.
SK17 8FS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,785 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 8FS 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).