Sherwood Road is in Buxton and in High Peak district. SK17 9EU is located in the Cote Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Road, Buxton, SK17 9EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK17 9EX, SK17 9ET, SK17 9HA, SK17 9EZ, SK17 9ES, SK17 9EY, SK17 9HG, SK17 9HD, SK17 9HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK17 9EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 55% | 53.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45% | 46.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 35.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 41.2% | 46.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 23% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.5% | 10.8% | -15.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 18.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 99% | 94.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Road was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Buxton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Buxton Central and the 120th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Sherwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-15 | £241,149 |
| 95 Sherwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-16 | £199,450 |
| 91 Sherwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-06-19 | £214,165 |
| 85 Sherwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2019-04-18 | £194,447 |
| 73 Sherwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-09-10 | £158,939 |
SK17 9EU 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Junior School Buxton Junior School , Mosley Road SK17 9DR | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpur Hill Primary School Trent Avenue , Harpur Hill SK17 9LP | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton Infant School Hardwick Square , SK17 6QB | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School Fairfield Infant & Nursery School , Bench Road SK17 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School Boarstone Lane , Fairfield SK17 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Community School College Road , SK17 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Palace Fields , SK17 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton and Leek College Devonshire Road , SK17 6RY | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak Foodbank and Community Cafe | Clough Street, Buxton | 805 yd | |
| Sushi Kaji | 55 High Street, Buxton | 821 yd | |
| Fiveways Cafe and Launderette | 1 West Road, Buxton | 823 yd | |
| FITMission | Park View Depot, Woodside Drive | 823 yd | |
| The Nocturne Cafe | 45 High Street, Buxton | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Rag | 103 London Road, Buxton | 472 yd | |
| THE SWAN INN | 40 High Street, Buxton | 908 yd | |
| The Old Sun Inn | 33 High Street, Buxton | 910 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | High Street, Buxton | 973 yd | |
| The Vault | 2-4 High Street, Buxton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Tandoori | 14 Dale Road, Buxton | 741 yd | |
| Forbesy's Food Shack | 77 Dale Road, Buxton | 763 yd | |
| Eat at No 5 | 5 London Road, Buxton | 786 yd | |
| Lucky House Takeaway | 1 Dale Road, Buxton | 814 yd | |
| Buffet Angels | 11a Market Street, Buxton | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons branch 208 | Bakewell Road, Buxton | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cote Heath Recreation Ground KENTS BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Harpur Hill Primary School TRENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Buxton Junior School MOSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Buxton Fc (The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium) SILVERLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Ashwood Park GRANBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.