Recreation Road is in Tideswell, Buxton and in Derbyshire Dales district. SK17 8NX is located in the Tideswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Recreation Road, Tideswell, Buxton, SK17 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 8NZ, SK17 8NY, SK17 8NG, SK17 8PA, SK17 8NE, SK17 8PD, SK17 8NW, SK17 8NP, SK17 8LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK17 8NX is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 46.1% | 45.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 54.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 30.7% | 28.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 48% | 45.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 16.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.1% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 45.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Recreation Road was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Recreation Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bradwell and the 76th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Recreation Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-16 | £263,846 |
| 24 Recreation Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-01-28 | £264,772 |
| 26 Recreation Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2018-06-18 | £341,166 |
| 25 Recreation Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-10-20 | £293,202 |
| 26 Recreation Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2017-08-15 | £343,000 |
SK17 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Tideswell , SK17 8NE | - not rated | 58 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litton CofE Primary School Litton , SK17 8QU | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hucklow CE Primary School Lane , Great Hucklow SK17 8RG | 3out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchants Yard Limited | St Johns Road, Tideswell | 175 yd | |
| Tideswell Lounge | 2 Bank Square, Tideswell | 378 yd | |
| The Roost | Cafe, Queen Street | 461 yd | |
| Sal's Italian | The Woodhouse, Queen Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | Commercial Road, Tideswell | 283 yd | |
| The Star Inn | High Street, Tideswell | 314 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | Queen Street, Tideswell | 614 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | Washhouse Bottom, Tideswell | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliots Fish And Chip Shop | Commercial Road, Tideswell | 283 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Cherry Tree Square, Tideswell | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tideswell Sports Complex ST. JOHNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 215 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.