Town Pop. 19,008

Living in Buxton (High Peak): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buxton (High Peak) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 39/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the SK17 postcode district. Against the wider SK17 district average of 43/100, that is 8 points above. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the SK17 district's 37/100. For the surrounding area, see SK17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 885 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 348 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Public order 200 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 191 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Shoplifting 173 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 391 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 159 crimes
  2. 2 Lower Hardwick Street 55 crimes
  3. 3 Alsop Way 55 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
47
9 schools in area
7Good2Ungraded
  • Burbage Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Buxton Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Buxton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Buxton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Harpur Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Anne's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fairfield Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital17.2 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E18.3 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)18.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,976 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 552 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.8%Student3.8%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership66.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax High Peak · 2026-27
A £1,590
B £1,855
C £2,120
D £2,385
E £2,915
F £3,445
G £3,975
H £4,770
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Buxton 0.4 mi
Dove Holes 3.3 mi
Chapel-en-le-Frith 3.9 mi
J25 M60 14.6 mi
J26 M60 14.6 mi
J27 M60 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 25
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 40
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 94
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £254,600 151
Detached £430,000 26
Semi-detached £282,250 52
Terraced £200,100 45
Flat / Maisonette £189,225 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£126k £232k £341k £447k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Harpur Hill 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Batham Gate 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 7.0 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 7.3 mi away ⇄
Langley (Cheshire East) 39 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buxton (High Peak) a nice place to live?

Buxton (High Peak) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Buxton (High Peak) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Buxton (High Peak)?

Buxton (High Peak) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 2,188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buxton (High Peak)?

Among the top-rated schools in Buxton (High Peak) are Burbage Primary School, Buxton Community School and Buxton Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Buxton (High Peak) in total.

What are house prices like in Buxton (High Peak)?

The current median house price in Buxton (High Peak) is £254,600, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £282,250, terraced £200,100, flat £189,225. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 38%. There were 151 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Buxton (High Peak)

SK17 43 ⇄

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