SK17 8TA is in Wormhill, Buxton and High Peak district. SK17 8TA is located in the Limestone Peak electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wormhill, Buxton, SK17 8TA 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. However, the area surrounding SK17 8TA is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 44.7% | 46.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 55.3% | 53.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 29% | 33.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 47.1% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 51% | 52.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.7% | 16.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 29% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SK17 8TA was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Chapel East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SK17 8TA has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chapel East and the 134th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargate Hall, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2006-04-24 | £1,564,957 |
SK17 8TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8TA 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Dale Primary School School Road , Peak Dale SK17 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School Tideswell , SK17 8NE | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hernstone Lane , Peak Forest SK17 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School Taddington , SK17 9TW | 3out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litton CofE Primary School Litton , SK17 8QU | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.