Clifton Road is in Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 6QL is located in the Buxton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Road, Buxton, SK17 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 6QX, SK17 6QH, SK17 6QF, SK17 6QP, SK17 6QY, SK17 6QQ, SK17 6QD, SK17 6QW, SK17 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK17 6QL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 43% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 42.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13.2% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 17.1% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 41.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Buxton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Buxton Central and the 36th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clifton Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-07-17 | £380,999 |
| 4 Clifton Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-07-29 | £401,686 |
| The Old Manse Guest House, 6 Clifton Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2012-05-09 | £713,095 |
| The Old Manse Guest House, 6 Clifton Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2008-05-12 | £614,206 |
| 3 Clifton Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2006-11-24 | £475,717 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SK17 6QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 4out of 4 | 78 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lightwood Road , SK17 7AN | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Boarstone Lane , Fairfield SK17 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton and Leek College Devonshire Road , SK17 6RY | - not rated | 629 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 5,148 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak Foodbank @ Buxton Community Cafe (Zink Project) | Hardwick Square East, Buxton | 177 yd | |
| FITMission | Park View Depot, Woodside Drive | 231 yd | |
| Buxton Football Club | Silverlands, Buxton | 241 yd | |
| Trinity Church | Hardwick Mount, Buxton | 253 yd | |
| Brick Corner | 2-4 South Avenue, Buxton | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway @ Buxton | Bridge Street, Buxton | 389 yd | |
| MILTONS TAP | 63 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 392 yd | |
| The Wye Bridge House | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 417 yd | |
| Kings Head | Market Place, Buxton | 425 yd | |
| Eagle Hotel | 10 Eagle Parade, Buxton | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbesy's Food Shack | 77 Dale Road, Buxton | 167 yd | |
| Buffet Angels | 11a Market Street, Buxton | 379 yd | |
| Buxton Food Spot | 4 Market Place, Buxton | 380 yd | |
| Buxton Tandoori | 14 Dale Road, Buxton | 381 yd | |
| Cuccinis | 4 Bridge Street, Buxton | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton | 451 yd | |
| Morrisons branch 208 | Bakewell Road, Buxton | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 76 yd |
| Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD | tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Cote Heath Recreation Ground KENTS BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| University Of Derby (Buxton Campus) (Closed) DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Spindles At The Palace Hotel (Buxton) PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 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 | 808 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic School PALACE ROAD | 824 yd | |
| Hogshaw HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Fairfield Youth Centre FAIRFIELD CENTRE FAIRFIELD CENTRE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 889 yd |
| Buxton Junior School MOSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.