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SK17 9HB

Welbeck Avenue

Cote Heath

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Detailed insights for SK17 9HB

Overview

Postcode SK17 9HB is located in an urban city, within the Cote Heath ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Buxton South & East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashwood Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Buxton South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Buxton South & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Buxton South & East is £43,388 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK17 9HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Buxton South & East near SK17 9HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Buxton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK17 9HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Buxton

N/A

Walking directions to Buxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK17 9HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAshwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashwood Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
8,909.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.49(+20%)
Shoplifting
27.94(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.16(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.31(+25%)
Public order
9.31(+35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
94.59%
Other White
5
1.69%
Chinese
3
1.01%
Other Asian
3
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
35.16%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.69%
Owns outright
29
22.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Cote Heath

Median price£261,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £315K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Cote Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cote Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£320,000£310
Semi-Detached43£255,000£304
Terraced10£206,000£280
Flats1£165,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cote Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cote Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£157,250£135,000
2017£207,500£165,000£147,500
2018£268,250£157,500£165,500£158,250
2019£273,700£138,750£176,000£160,000
2020£259,495£119,500£200,000£170,500
2021£277,995£125,000£209,998£169,973
2022£302,495£117,000£243,995£184,995
2023£325,000£109,800£249,998£171,800
2024£307,000£249,998£230,000
2025£339,995£155,000£240,000£200,000
2026£293,500£259,000£191,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cote Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cote Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£193£169
2017£258£201£178
2018£252£159£202£171
2019£274£142£205£209
2020£237£201£223£188
2021£260£169£237£212
2022£291£213£287£232
2023£311£177£294£228
2024£306£281£253
2025£311£245£303£258
2026£314£290£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cote Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cote Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 9HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK17 9HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202610, Derwent Road, Buxton, SK17 9HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
03 Feb 202518, Derwent Road, Buxton, SK17 9HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£231,000
11 Apr 20255, Sherwood Road, Buxton, SK17 9ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
06 Nov 20255, Friar Grove, Buxton, SK17 9ENTerracedFreehold£225,000
10 Mar 202532, Aldwark Road, Buxton, SK17 9HASemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SK17 9HB postcode area, located within Buxton South & East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK17 9HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBuxton Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBuxton Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarpur Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK17 9HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK17 9HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express125 London Road, Buxton, SK17 9NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisonsBakewell Road, Buxton, SK17 9TBWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miMorrisons Daily11 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miSainsbury's Local14 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 9HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kev Kirkham

Cote Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Linda Grooby

Cote Heath - 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
WardCote HeathE05010630
ParishHigh Peak, unparished areaE43000050
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buxton South & EastE02004103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 011BE01019724
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK17 9HB

Is SK17 9HB (Buxton South & East) safe?

The area around SK17 9HB records about 75 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK17 9HB?

The median sale price around SK17 9HB in Buxton South & East is £261,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK17 9HB?

There are 9 schools close to SK17 9HB, including Buxton Junior School (Good), Buxton Infant School (Good) and Harpur Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK17 9HB?

The closest station to SK17 9HB is Buxton, about 1,213 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK17 9HB?

SK17 9HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK17 9HB (Buxton South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK17 9HB is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kev Kirkham (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Linda Grooby (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.