Walker Brow is in Dove Holes, Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 8DY is located in the Limestone Peak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walker Brow, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 8DX, SK17 8FP, SK17 8BT, SK17 8BX, SK17 8DU, SK17 8BB, SK17 8BU, SK17 8BZ, SK17 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK17 8DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 36.2% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 50.5% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 42.3% | 43.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 25.7% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 23.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walker Brow was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Chapel East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walker Brow has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chapel East and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Walker Brow, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-02-11 | £243,360 |
| 35 Walker Brow, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-05-19 | £325,409 |
| 27 Walker Brow, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-19 | £270,786 |
| 4 Walker Brow, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,065,089 |
| 35 Walker Brow, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-12-18 | £364,970 |
SK17 8DY 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Mining and quarrying | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School Hallsteads , Dove Holes SK17 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Dale Primary School School Road , Peak Dale SK17 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School Warmbrook Road , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0NL | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Infant School Lesser Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UZ | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hernstone Lane , Peak Forest SK17 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Long Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Palace Fields , SK17 6AF | 3out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy's Diner | Buxton Road, Dove Holes | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 2 Hallsteads, Dove Holes | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dove Holes Cricket Club HALLSTEADS | grass pitches | 267 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 | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| 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 | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.