Fairfield Road is in Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 7DN is located in the Barms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Road, Buxton, SK17 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 7NS, SK17 7BJ, SK17 7DL, SK17 7NN, SK17 7NL, SK17 7NW, SK17 7BH, SK17 7BP, SK17 7DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK17 7DN is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 42% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 56.1% | 58% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 7DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 64.1% | 67.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 12.3% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -31.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (70%) 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 | 29.9% | 37.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 32.8% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 22.8% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 20.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 9% | 1.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 90.6% | 90.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 148.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Barms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Barms and the 33rd highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Midland Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-12-13 | £111,782 |
| 25 Fairfield Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-11-02 | £117,291 |
| 7 Midland Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-05-04 | £125,011 |
| 23 Fairfield Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-04-29 | £116,840 |
| 7 Midland Terrace, Buxton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-11-23 | £94,135 |
SK17 7DN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Boarstone Lane , Fairfield SK17 7NA | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 721 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 4,597 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 | 128 yd | |
| Stars Cafe | 95 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 291 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 85 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 313 yd | |
| Buxton Football Club | Silverlands, Buxton | 323 yd | |
| Coffee#1 Buxton | 73 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wye Bridge House | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 142 yd | |
| The Railway @ Buxton | Bridge Street, Buxton | 259 yd | |
| MILTONS TAP | 63 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 397 yd | |
| Red Willow Buxton | 1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton | 651 yd | |
| Beer and Bean | 8 Cavendish Circus, Buxton | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro Fry Ltd | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 54 yd | |
| Tikka Villa | 4 Fairfield Road, Buxton | 55 yd | |
| Cuccinis | 4 Bridge Street, Buxton | 205 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 6 Bridge Street, Buxton | 209 yd | |
| Thai Delight | 11 Bridge Street, Buxton | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton | 490 yd | |
| Morrisons branch 208 | Bakewell Road, Buxton | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD | tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Hogshaw HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 496 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic School PALACE ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Fairfield Youth Centre FAIRFIELD CENTRE FAIRFIELD CENTRE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Spindles At The Palace Hotel (Buxton) PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| University Of Derby (Buxton Campus) (Closed) DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Buxton And High Peak Golf Club TOWN END | golf | 881 yd |
| New Bodies Gym (Buxton) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 TONGUE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 1,076 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 | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| 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 | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.