Lathkil Grove is in Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 7PH is located in the Stone Bench electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lathkil Grove, Buxton, SK17 7PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 7PG, SK17 7PF, SK17 7PP, SK17 7PR, SK17 7PS, SK17 7PQ, SK17 7PE, SK17 7PZ, SK17 7PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK17 7PH is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 48.8% | 46% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 54% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 33.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 45.4% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 50.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 17.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 23.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 20.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lathkil Grove was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Buxton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lathkil Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Buxton Central and the 128th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lathkil Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-02-28 | £183,992 |
| 13 Lathkil Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-07 | £203,295 |
| 10 Lathkil Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-07-03 | £190,959 |
| 3 Lathkil Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2021-10-22 | £227,602 |
| 15 Lathkil Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-21 | £213,313 |
SK17 7PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Boarstone Lane , Fairfield SK17 7NA | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Lightwood Road , SK17 7AN | 2out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 1,092 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 4,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Court Day Centre | Queens Road, Fairfield | 391 yd | |
| FITMission | Park View Depot, Woodside Drive | 451 yd | |
| Buxton Football Club | Silverlands, Buxton | 456 yd | |
| Arches Tearooms | 1a Fairfield Road, Buxton | 459 yd | |
| Stars Cafe | 95 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wye Bridge House | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 434 yd | |
| The Railway @ Buxton | Bridge Street, Buxton | 618 yd | |
| MILTONS TAP | 63 Spring Gardens, Buxton | 748 yd | |
| Nineteenth Hole | 1 Town End, Fairfield | 769 yd | |
| Red Willow Buxton | 1 Cavendish Circus, Buxton | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 115 Victoria Park Road, Fairfield | 166 yd | |
| Fairfield Plaice | 159 Victoria Park Road, Fairfield | 199 yd | |
| Gingers | 1 New High Street, Fairfield | 328 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 3 Bench Road, Fairfield | 360 yd | |
| Gastro Fry Ltd | Fairfield Road, Buxton | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons branch 208 | Bakewell Road, Buxton | 583 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD | tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Fairfield Youth Centre FAIRFIELD CENTRE FAIRFIELD CENTRE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 289 yd |
| Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 554 yd |
| New Bodies Gym (Buxton) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 TONGUE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Hogshaw HOGSHAW VILLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Buxton And High Peak Golf Club TOWN END | golf | 832 yd |
| Cote Heath Recreation Ground KENTS BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.