The postcode SK17 6QU is located in High Peak, in the county of Derbyshire. It was introduced in October 1987 and is an active postcode. SK17 6QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK17 6QU 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 6QU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SK17 6QU is Silverlands Close which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ashwood Park and is 128 m away. The closest railway station is Buxton Rail Station, 586 m away.
The closest primary school to SK17 6QU (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 6QU is The Wye Bridge House and is 218 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 8, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Gastro Fry Ltd and is 291 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 11, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK17 6QU 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 6QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK17 6QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK17 6QU
| Introduction | October 1987 |
| 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 6QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 365 m |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (October 24, 2018) | 415 m |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 702 m | |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 712 m | |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 720 m |
| Buxton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 911 m |
| Buxton Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| Burbage Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Peak Dale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| The Meadows | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 4, 2018) | 4.58 km |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 4.91 km |
| Combs Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (September 11, 2006) | 5.38 km |
| Old Sams Farm Independent School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 6.66 km |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 6.75 km |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 6.86 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 6.88 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 5, 2017) | 7.18 km |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 7.75 km |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 7.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK17 6QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 192 m | |
| Arches Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2020 | 218 m | |
| The Wye Bridge House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Spuds n Stuff | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 219 m | |
| Gastro Fry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 291 m | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2018 | 299 m | |
| Cuccinis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 299 m | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 1, 2021 | 299 m | |
| Thai Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 299 m | |
| The Railway @ Buxton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 299 m | |
| Buxton United Reform Church (BURC) Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2019 | 307 m | |
| Good News Family Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 307 m | |
| High Peak Foodbank @ Buxton Community Cafe (Zink Project) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 18, 2021 | 307 m | |
| Trinity Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 309 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Lomas Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2020 | 318 m | |
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Stars Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 318 m | |
| The Hydro Cafe Bar & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 356 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK17 6QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Ashwood Park | 128 m | |
| Granby Road North End | 204 m | |
| Sylvan Park | 279 m | |
| Working Mens Club | 307 m | |
| Sylvan Park | 311 m | |
| Buxton Rail Station | 586 m | |
| Dove Holes Rail Station | 4.83 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 26.82 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 26.87 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 27.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK17 6QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashwood Dale | Valley | 394 m |
| The Green | 652 m | |
| Hogshaw Wood | 772 m | |
| Corbar Woods | 1.35 km | |
| Sherbrook Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Low Plantation | 1.51 km | |
| Serpentine Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Cunning Dale | Valley | 1.56 km |
| Corbar Hill | 1.57 km | |
| Gadley Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| River's Vale | Valley | 1.63 km |
| Otterhole Plantation | 1.64 km | |
| Brickyard Plantation | 1.68 km | |
| High Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Grin Plantation | 1.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK17 6QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 29.7 Mbps | 33.1 Mbps | 76.7 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.6 Mbps | 6.5 Mbps | 19.53 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% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 50.2 | 11.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SK17 6QU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Latitude | 53.25763100 |
| Longitude | -1.90563000 |
| OS Easting | 406393 |
| OS Northing | 0373407 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| 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 | E33014233 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
High Peak 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
High Peak 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |