Living in SK17, High Peak
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK17 in High Peak. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in High Peak: £252,980, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around SK17
Only 1 home sale recorded on the streets around central SK17 in the last 2 years, too few to average meaningfully. Here they are in full instead. A district with very few residential sales is usually mostly commercial.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 COWDALE COTTAGES, SK17 9SE | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2025-04-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Buxton Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.2% |
| Professional occupations | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
26 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SK17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on High Peak's figures.
Common questions about SK17
What is the average house price in SK17?
The average sold price in High Peak is £252,980 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SK17?
Prices in High Peak are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in SK17?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SK17?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SK17 at risk of flooding?
Central SK17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SK17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 26 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SK17 safe?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SK17 or SK23, SK17 or DE45, SK17 or S33.
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