The postcode SK17 6AZ is located in High Peak, in the county of Derbyshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK17 6AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK17 6AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK17 6AZ as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Migrant families.
The closest road name to SK17 6AZ is The Square which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Colonnade and is 172 m away. The closest railway station is Buxton Rail Station, 298 m away.
The closest primary school to SK17 6AZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Buxton Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 29, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SK17 6AZ is The Old Clubhouse and is 63 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 68.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK17 6AZ is covered by the Derbyshire police force association and Derbyshire County is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK17 6AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK17 6AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK17 6AZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK17 6AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 367 m |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 400 m | |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 624 m | |
| Buxton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 882 m |
| Buxton Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 955 m |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (October 24, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Burbage Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Peak Dale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 4.22 km |
| The Meadows | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 4, 2018) | 4.69 km |
| Combs Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (September 11, 2006) | 5.02 km |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 5.04 km |
| Old Sams Farm Independent School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 6.43 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 6.7 km |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 7.01 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 5, 2017) | 7.1 km |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 7.13 km |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 8.15 km |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 8.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK17 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 6 The Square Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2021 | 0 m | |
| The Buxton Pudding Emporium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Old Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 50 m | |
| The Old Clubhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2020 | 63 m | |
| 53 Degrees @ Buxton Brewery Tap House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 78 m | |
| Buxton Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2019 | 78 m | |
| La Brasserie de la Cour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 78 m | |
| Lone Star Restaurant Bar & Mexican Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 78 m | |
| Santiago | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 78 m | |
| Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 87 m | |
| Columbine Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 138 m | |
| Lubens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2022 | 138 m | |
| CAVENDISH CORNER | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2020 | 139 m | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2019 | 139 m | |
| Beer and Bean | Awaiting Inspection | 141 m | |
| Indian Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Red Willow Buxton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Simply Thai Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 141 m | |
| St Moritz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Wild Bloom | Awaiting Inspection | 141 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK17 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Colonnade | 172 m | |
| University Campus | 178 m | |
| Pavilion Gardens | 180 m | |
| Pavilion Gardens | 183 m | |
| Terrace Road | 190 m | |
| Buxton Rail Station | 298 m | |
| Dove Holes Rail Station | 4.93 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 26.17 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 26.22 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 26.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK17 6AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hogshaw Wood | 687 m | |
| Corbar Woods | 778 m | |
| Serpentine Wood | 855 m | |
| Gadley Plantation | 902 m | |
| Ashwood Dale | Valley | 946 m |
| River's Vale | Valley | 967 m |
| Otterhole Plantation | 973 m | |
| Brickyard Plantation | 992 m | |
| Corbar Hill | 1.01 km | |
| The Green | 1.04 km | |
| Horseshoe Plantation | 1.37 km | |
| Coldspring Plantation | 1.38 km | |
| Grin Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Sherbrook Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| High Plantation | 1.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK17 6AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 75.4 Mbps | 68.4 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 83.3% | 100% | 68.3 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 16.7% | 16.7% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SK17 6AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Latitude | 53.25855500 |
| Longitude | -1.91579100 |
| OS Easting | 405715 |
| OS Northing | 0373509 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Derbyshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
High Peak |
| County Electorial Division | Buxton West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Buxton Central |
| Local Authority District | High Peak |
| Region / Government Office Region | East Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | East Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Derbyshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Buxton |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Derbyshire County |
| Cancer Alliance | East Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Joined Up Care Derbyshire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Comfortable cosmopolitan Subgroup: Migrant families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Buxton (High Peak) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33014231 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
High Peak 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
High Peak 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2C1 |