The postcode SK17 6RQ is located in High Peak, in the county of Derbyshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK17 6RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK17 6RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 6RQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SK17 6RQ is Corbar Woods Lane which is centered 116 m away.
The nearest bus stop is John Duncan School and is 79 m away. The closest railway station is Buxton Rail Station, 452 m away.
The closest primary school to SK17 6RQ (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 6RQ is Beer and Bean and is 426 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 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 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK17 6RQ 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 6RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK17 6RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK17 6RQ
| 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 6RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 361 m | |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 563 m | |
| Buxton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 809 m |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (October 24, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Buxton Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Buxton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Burbage Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| Peak Dale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 4.1 km |
| The Meadows | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 4, 2018) | 4.39 km |
| Combs Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (September 11, 2006) | 4.54 km |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 4.73 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 6.26 km |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 5, 2017) | 6.68 km |
| Old Sams Farm Independent School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 6.74 km |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 7.46 km |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 7.61 km |
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 8.02 km |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2016) | 8.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK17 6RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Hospital (Trust) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 156 m | |
| Moore Care registered Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 157 m | |
| Lee Wood Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2020 | 166 m | |
| Balcony Cafe - University of Derby | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2018 | 206 m | |
| The Gables Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2021 | 265 m | |
| The Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 286 m | |
| Dovedale House Childrens Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Jude Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2021 | 361 m | |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Portland Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 381 m | |
| The Willows Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 381 m | |
| Buxton & District Lions Club Fireworks Display | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 412 m | |
| Beer and Bean | Awaiting Inspection | 426 m | |
| Indian Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 426 m | |
| Red Willow Buxton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 426 m | |
| Simply Thai Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 426 m | |
| St Moritz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2021 | 426 m | |
| Wild Bloom | Awaiting Inspection | 426 m | |
| The Old Clubhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2020 | 441 m | |
| 53 Degrees @ Buxton Brewery Tap House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 451 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK17 6RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| John Duncan School | 79 m | |
| John Duncan School | 103 m | |
| Cavendish Hospital | 153 m | |
| Cavendish Hospital | 160 m | |
| University | 251 m | |
| Buxton Rail Station | 452 m | |
| Dove Holes Rail Station | 4.61 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 25.79 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 25.84 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 26.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK17 6RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Corbar Woods | 318 m | |
| Corbar Hill | 542 m | |
| Hogshaw Wood | 577 m | |
| Gadley Plantation | 634 m | |
| Brickyard Plantation | 873 m | |
| Serpentine Wood | 900 m | |
| Coldspring Plantation | 955 m | |
| Otterhole Plantation | 956 m | |
| River's Vale | Valley | 967 m |
| Light Wood | 1.08 km | |
| The Green | 1.12 km | |
| Horseshoe Plantation | 1.18 km | |
| Brownedge Plantation | 1.27 km | |
| Ashwood Dale | Valley | 1.37 km |
| Turner Lodge Reservoirs | 1.52 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK17 6RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 59.2 Mbps | 52.8 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.3 Mbps | 11.9 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% | 21.2 | 1.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.7 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SK17 6RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Latitude | 53.26245000 |
| Longitude | -1.91891600 |
| OS Easting | 405506 |
| OS Northing | 0373942 |
| 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 | Corbar |
| 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: Self-sufficient 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 | E33016099 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
High Peak 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
High Peak 010E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |