Town Head is in Longnor, Buxton and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. SK17 0PJ is located in the Manifold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Town Head, Longnor, Buxton, SK17 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 0PL, SK17 0PN, SK17 0PH, SK17 0PG, SK17 0PE, SK17 0PF, SK17 0NS, SK17 0NT, SK17 0NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK17 0PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 49% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 34.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 43.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 22.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 12.4% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 31.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 99% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 99% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 99% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Town Head was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Hamps Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Town Head has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Hamps Valley and the 150th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Town Head, Buxton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-11 | £211,801 |
| Manifold House Town Head, Buxton, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-04-09 | £450,336 |
| 3 Town Head, Buxton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-01-28 | £202,251 |
| 1 Town Head, Buxton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-14 | £169,524 |
| 1A Town Head, Buxton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-03-01 | £322,624 |
SK17 0PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK17 0PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK17 0PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE (C) School Buxton Road , Longnor SK17 0NZ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School Earl Sterndale , SK17 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy Carr Lane , Hollinsclough SK17 0RH | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Farm Independent School , LONGNOR SK17 0QY | - not rated | 4,725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COBBLES TEA & COFFEE SHOP | Market Place, Longnor | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese | High Street, Longnor | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANIFOLD FISH AND CHIP SHOP | Market Place, Longnor | 235 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.