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SK17

BUXTON

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK17 is the postcode district for BUXTON, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £291,589
1yr change ▼ 3.2%
Crime 90% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£291,589

▼ 3.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

201 Mbps

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.

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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

£287K £290K £292K £294K £297K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,959

Population

67

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.

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201.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SK17 BUXTON

What is the average house price in SK17 BUXTON?
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 BUXTON 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 is the population of SK17 BUXTON?
The population of SK17 (BUXTON) is approximately 91,959 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SK17 BUXTON?
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.

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