The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK17 6AZ 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	50.8%	49%	-1.8%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	49.2%	51%	1.8%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SK17 6AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.8%	44.8%	1.0%	37.9%	6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	22.5%	18.1%	-4.4%	44.2%	-26.1%
Separated	3.3%	5%	1.7%	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	13.3%	17.6%	4.3%	9.1%	8.5%
Widowed	17.1%	14.5%	-2.6%	6.1%	8.4%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.9%	40.8%	4.9%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	34.7%	28.6%	-6.1%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	22.2%	22%	-0.2%	12.7%	9.3%
Bad health	6.9%	6.1%	-0.8%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.2%	20.5%	-3.7%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	14.2%	5.0%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	13.2%	-0.1%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.5%	3.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	11.9%	-1.9%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	32.9%	3.7%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	7.9%	1.8%	-6.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94%	95.6%	1.6%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	86.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	4.8%	8.2%	3.4%	6.1%	2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	2.5%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	86.5%	-4.2%	83.2%	3.3%
10+ Years	1.6%	5.3%	3.7%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	2%	4.1%	2.1%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.9%	76.7%	-9.8%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	5%	1.3%	3.7%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	41.7%	46.2%	-4.5%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is The Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 569.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 456.8% higher than the Barms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Square has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Barms and the 4th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SK17 6AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Square are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for High Peak.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK17 6AZ

Average Price
£314,406

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£656,038

Flats/Maisonettes
£238,488

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Square

Average Price
£303,459

Semi-Detached
£300,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£636,974

Flats/Maisonettes
£241,474

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-05-13	£447,744
Flat 3 3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£207,500	2014-12-16	£310,015
Flat 2 3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£262,000	2011-10-24	£397,353
6 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£118,000	2005-09-08	£168,764
Flat 1 3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£117,500	2005-05-13	£165,921

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK17 6AZ

Employment

SK17 6AZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK17 6AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	25
Unemployed	18
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB	4out of 4	510 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lightwood Road , SK17 7AN	2out of 4	662 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR	3out of 4	1,022 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burbage Primary School Cavendish Avenue , Burbage SK17 9AE	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ	3out of 4	1,309 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Palace Fields , SK17 6AF	3out of 4	515 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA	3out of 4	1,040 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buxton and Leek College Devonshire Road , SK17 6RY	- not rated	161 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable		More About School
The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ	- not rated	5,086 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
No. 6 The Square Tearooms	6 The Square, Buxton	17 yd
Santiago	George Street, Buxton	86 yd
Buxton Masonic Hall	George Street, Buxton	86 yd
La Brasserie de la Cour	George Street, Buxton	86 yd
Lone Star Restaurant Bar & Mexican Grill	George Street, Buxton	86 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Clubhouse	3 Water Street, Buxton	69 yd
Tap House and Cellar	George Street, Buxton	86 yd
Beer and Bean	8 Cavendish Circus, Buxton	152 yd
Red Willow Buxton	1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton	179 yd
Lubens	8a Hall Bank, Buxton	188 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	9 The Quadrant, Buxton	208 yd
Greggs Plc	30-32 Spring Gardens, Buxton	295 yd
Buxton Food Spot	4 Market Place, Buxton	306 yd
Khomkhai Thai Cuisine	5 Scarsdale Place, Buxton	367 yd
Buffet Angels	11a Market Street, Buxton	423 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton		317 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
University Of Derby (Buxton Campus) (Closed) DEVONSHIRE ROAD	health and fitness suite	186 yd
Buxton Swimming And Fitness Centre BUXTON SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTRE BUXTON SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTRE ST JOHNS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	271 yd
Spindles At The Palace Hotel (Buxton) PALACE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	298 yd
The Park (Buxton Cricket Tennis And Bowls Club) Park Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	438 yd
St Thomas More Catholic School PALACE ROAD		502 yd
Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	631 yd
Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD	tennis courts	858 yd
Hogshaw HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD	grass pitches	866 yd
Cote Heath Recreation Ground KENTS BANK ROAD	grass pitches	946 yd
Cavendish Golf Club WATFORD ROAD	golf	1,029 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SK17 6AZ