SK17 — BUXTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SK17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK17 is £291,589, which is 6% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in SK17 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in SK17 have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£437,386	364
Semi-detached	£269,969	514
Terraced	£228,992	410
Flat	£190,140	316
All types	£291,589	1697

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SK17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK17 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SK17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK17 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Flagg Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Buxton Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Buxton Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Harpur Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Peak Dale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,959

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK17 are 201.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 70% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

201.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK17 is collected by High Peak. The Band D rate is £2,067/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SK17 — BUXTON

Area Summary

SK17 (BUXTON) offers property prices near the national average (£291,589), low crime (90% below national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (201 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SK16

DUKINFIELD

£220K

▲ 4.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK17?

The average house price in SK17 (BUXTON) is £291,589, based on 1697 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.2% over the past year.

Is SK17 a safe area to live?

Crime in SK17 is significantly below the national average (8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SK17?

There are 27 schools in or near SK17. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SK17?

Council tax in SK17 is collected by High Peak. The Band D rate is £2,067 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SK17?

The average broadband download speed in SK17 is 201 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 49%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SK17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in SK17 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 91,959.