SK17 8SA is in Cressbrook, Buxton and Derbyshire Dales district. SK17 8SA is located in the Tideswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cressbrook, Buxton, SK17 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK17 8SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK17 8SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.2% | 22.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 60.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 53.1% | 55.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SK17 8SA this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 58.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96% | 96.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SK17 8SA was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Bakewell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SK17 8SA has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bakewell and the 110th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 32 Wye Mill, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-07 | £249,490 |
| Flat 10 The Bobbin Mill, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-12-11 | £211,296 |
| Flat 5 The Bobbin Mill, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-16 | £253,445 |
| Flat 10 The Bobbin Mill, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-12-03 | £214,921 |
| Flat 28 Wye Mill, Buxton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-11-25 | £476,681 |
SK17 8SA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK17 8SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton CofE Primary School Litton , SK17 8QU | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longstone CofE Primary School The Cross , Great Longstone DE45 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School Taddington , SK17 9TW | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Tideswell , SK17 8NE | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressbrook Institute And Social Club | Cressbrook, Derbyshire | 315 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 4.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 4.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.