Ash Terrace is in Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 7BH is located in the Corbar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Terrace, Buxton, SK17 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 7BD, SK17 7BG, SK17 7BJ, SK17 7BP, SK17 7DW, SK17 7DN, SK17 7BB, SK17 7NS, SK17 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK17 7BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 51.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 24.1% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 56% | 50.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 17.8% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 28.7% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 95.5% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 92% | 93.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 93.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Terrace was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Barms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Terrace has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Barms and the 83rd highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ash Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-01-22 | £148,099 |
| 19 Ash Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-31 | £187,728 |
| 4 Ash Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-11-08 | £148,090 |
| 15 Ash Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2020-09-14 | £180,629 |
| 8 Ash Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-01-19 | £187,119 |
SK17 7BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in SK17 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lightwood Road , SK17 7AN | 2out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Boarstone Lane , Fairfield SK17 7NA | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,600 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 | 625 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 4,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches Tearooms | 1a Fairfield Road, Buxton | 162 yd | |
| Stars Cafe | 95 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 228 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 85 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 244 yd | |
| Coffee#1 Buxton | 73 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 289 yd | |
| Vigour and Virtue | 68a Spring Gardens, Buxton | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wye Bridge House | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 188 yd | |
| The Railway @ Buxton | Bridge Street, Buxton | 203 yd | |
| MILTONS TAP | 63 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 322 yd | |
| Red Willow Buxton | 1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton | 559 yd | |
| Beer and Bean | 8 Cavendish Circus, Buxton | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tikka Villa | 4 Fairfield Road, Buxton | 66 yd | |
| Gastro Fry Ltd | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 118 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 6 Bridge Street, Buxton | 180 yd | |
| Cuccinis | 4 Bridge Street, Buxton | 181 yd | |
| Thai Delight | 11 Bridge Street, Buxton | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton | 404 yd | |
| Morrisons branch 208 | Bakewell Road, Buxton | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hogshaw HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD | tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 512 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic School PALACE ROAD | 539 yd | |
| Spindles At The Palace Hotel (Buxton) PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| University Of Derby (Buxton Campus) (Closed) DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Fairfield Youth Centre FAIRFIELD CENTRE FAIRFIELD CENTRE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 848 yd |
| Buxton And High Peak Golf Club TOWN END | golf | 958 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 | 991 yd |
| The Park (Buxton Cricket Tennis And Bowls Club) Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.