Milldale Avenue, Buxton, SK17 9BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK17 9BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	54.4%	2.4%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	48%	45.6%	-2.4%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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 9BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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	20.6%	16.9%	-3.7%	37.9%	-21.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	58.7%	-1.6%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.9%	9.5%	1.6%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	10.3%	14%	3.7%	6.1%	7.9%

Health

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	44.2%	47.7%	3.5%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	33.7%	35.1%	1.4%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	17.7%	14.4%	-3.3%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	3.4%	2.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.1%	11.2%	-5.9%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	9.1%	-3.2%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	13.6%	-1.9%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	6.6%	0.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	15.3%	3.4%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	32.9%	39.7%	6.8%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	4%	4.5%	0.5%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.6%	100%	2.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.6%	95.8%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	95.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	64.2%	46.2%	18.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Milldale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milldale Avenue was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Burbage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Milldale Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Burbage and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in High Peak .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SK17 9BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Milldale Avenue are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for High Peak.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Milldale Avenue, Buxton, SK17 9BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK17 9BG

Average Price
£387,797

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£389,908

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£351,912

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milldale Avenue

Average Price
£402,342

Semi-Detached
£448,905

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,225

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£349,821

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milldale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Milldale Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-03-14	£385,447
61 Milldale Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£332,500	2024-11-29	£352,252
46 Milldale Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-10-24	£367,679
56 Milldale Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-12-20	£421,260
48 Milldale Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2019-08-16	£459,487

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK17 9BG

Flood Risk

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk

Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk

* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

The area around Milldale Avenue, Buxton, SK17 9BG has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

0 of 13 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

The area around Milldale Avenue, Buxton, SK17 9BG has very low surface water flood risk.

0 of 13 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Employment

SK17 9BG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SK17 9BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	15
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Mining and quarrying	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burbage Primary School Cavendish Avenue , Burbage SK17 9AE	3out of 4	199 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Burbage Primary School Cavendish Avenue , Burbage SK17 9AE	- not rated	199 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR	3out of 4	1,235 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB	3out of 4	1,495 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harpur Hill Primary School Trent Avenue , Harpur Hill SK17 9LP	3out of 4	1,833 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA	- not rated	673 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA	3out of 4	673 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Palace Fields , SK17 6AF	- not rated	1,721 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Buxton Palace Fields , SK17 6AF	- not rated	1,721 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Peak College Harpur Hill , SK17 9JZ	- not rated	2,909 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tor School St John's Road , SK17 6SJ	- not rated	827 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Peaklands Preparatory School St John's Road , SK17 6SJ	- not rated	827 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buxton and Leek College Devonshire Road , SK17 6RY	- not rated	1,366 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable		More About School
John Duncan School (Special) Corbar Road , SK17 6RL	- not rated	1,751 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adventure Care Ltd Hilltop Cottage , Quarnford SK17 0TJ	- not rated	4,939 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Poole's Cavern Cafe	Green Lane, Buxton		332 yd
Fiveways Cafe and Launderette	1 West Road, Buxton		1,089 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cavendish Views Catering	Watford Road, Buxton	840 yd
Queens Head Hotel	High Street, Buxton	1,080 yd
THE SWAN INN	40 High Street, Buxton	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Buxton Charcoal Grill	14 High Street, Buxton		1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Buxton Community School COLLEGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	672 yd
Cavendish Golf Club WATFORD ROAD	golf	1,034 yd
Buxton Swimming And Fitness Centre BUXTON SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTRE BUXTON SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTRE ST JOHNS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,037 yd

Broadband

Technology Availability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA)	100.0%

Speed Availability

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%
Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA	0.0%
Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.06 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.

Overview of SK17 9BG