Affluence in SK17 9BL
How SK17 9BL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill
- Council
- High Peak
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,744 (2024)
SK17 9BLBuxton
How well off SK17 9BL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK17 9BL area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Crime7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SK17 9BL area is below that, at 48.2%. 39.2% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK17 9BL area is well above that, at 47.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK17 9BL area is above that, at 47.3%. 9.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK17 9BL sits in (Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill): about 1,744 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.