SK17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SK17 district covers Buxton (High Peak), Chapel-en-le-Frith, Tideswell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SK17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SK17 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 87 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SK17
- Biggin CofE Primary School · SK17 0DQ · Remains Good (2022)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School · SK17 8NE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
- Burbage Primary School · SK17 9AE · Good (2023)
- Buxton Infant School · SK17 6QB · Good (2023)
- Buxton Junior School · SK17 9DR · Remains Good (2023)
- Dove Holes CofE Primary School · SK17 8BJ · Good (2024)
- Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School · SK17 0BS · Some aspects not as strong (2024)
- Fairfield Infant and Nursery School · SK17 7PQ · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Great Hucklow CE Primary · SK17 8RG · Good (2023)
- Harpur Hill Primary School · SK17 9LP · Standards maintained (2024)
- Hartington CofE Primary School · SK17 0AS · Good (2024)
- Hollinsclough Church of England Academy · SK17 0RH · Good (2023)
Secondary schools in SK17
- Buxton Community School · SK17 9EA · Remains Good (2020) · Bottom 23% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy · SK17 6AF · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 37% in England
Fee-paying schools in SK17
- Bradshaw Farm Independent School · SK17 0QY · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Oaklands Manor School · SK17 6SS · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Old Sams Farm Independent School · SK17 0SN · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in SK17
- Buxton Nursery Ltd · SK17 6QB · Good (Ofsted)
- Serpentine Nursery School Ltd · SK17 9AR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Burbage Preschool · SK17 6UL · Good (Ofsted)
- Green Lane Nursery Ltd · SK17 9DP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Woodlings Nursery · SK17 6UB
- Minnie Me Pre School · SK17 7LF · Good (Ofsted)
- The Peaks · SK17 8AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- The Peaks Preschool · SK17 8EF · Good (Ofsted)
- Tideswell Preschool · SK17 8NE · Good (Ofsted)
- Manifold Explorers Nursery · SK17 0JP
GP surgeries in SK17
- Stewart Medical Centre · SK17 6JP
- Buxton Medical Practice · SK17 9BZ
- Hartington Surgery · SK17 0AQ
Neighbourhoods in SK17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SK17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton North | 28% | £234k | Very high | 6 min |
| Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill | 20% | £282k | Low | 11 min |
| Buxton South & East | 14% | £190k | High | 6 min |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley | 8% | £272k | Low | 11 min |
| Hathersage, Bradwell & Tideswell | 8% | £350k | Very low | 7 min |
| Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave | 7% | £315k | Very low | 13 min |
| Ipstones, Warslow & Hamps Valley | 7% | £350k | Very low | 37 min |
| Leek East & Upper Hulme | 4% | £195k | Average | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the SK17 postcode?
SK17 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Buxton (High Peak), Chapel-en-le-Frith, Tideswell, with 1,230 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SK17?
The typical home price across SK17's neighbourhoods is £272k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SK17?
20 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a SK17 postcode, plus 3 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from SK17?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 87 minutes.