Property market | £292,192 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Manchester (12.8 miles) | |
Broadband | 41.4mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 97.4% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 2.5% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 202 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 445 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (High Peak level) | |
Community | Median age is 46.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Derbyshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (High Peak) | |
Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (27 mins) - Leeds (81 mins) - York (84 mins) | |
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£292,192 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Manchester (12.8 miles) | |
41.4mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 46.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Derbyshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 202 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 445 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (High Peak level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (High Peak) | |
- Manchester Piccadilly (27 mins) - Leeds (81 mins) - York (84 mins) | |
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Buxworth has one main store nearby, Tesco High Peak Whaley Bridge Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: COCK HOTEL, Marden Cocktail lounge, Navigation Inn, The Railway, The Whaley Nook. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Judith Mary 2 Canal Boat, New Memories Of India, VILLAGE KITCHEN. We found one nearby cafe: Little Fika Cafe. Buxworth has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Buxworth has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £469,664, which is up 6.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £292,192 (up 6.1% on last year) , a terraced house £215,806 (up 4.5% on last year) and a flat £150,352. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £603 per month. Property prices in Buxworth are a little higher than the average property prices across Derbyshire and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Buxworth, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Derbyshire region.
Property data is based on High Peak level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Buxworth, or click here to browse the longer list of Buxworth property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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GREENHEAD FARM HOUSE, Dolly Lane, High Peak, Derbyshire , SK23 7QH | Detached - Sold for £675,000 on 07/27/2023 |
15, Brierley Green, High Peak, Derbyshire , SK23 7NL | Terraced - Sold for £225,000 on 03/03/2023 |
Buxworth has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Peak School (Special school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Buxton Road, High Peak. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Combs Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Buxworth Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Whaley Bridge Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
New Mills School | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | No |
St George's CofE Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Peak School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak | |
Buxworth Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/19/2022) | 42 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak |
Whaley Bridge Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2022) | 72 submissions 99.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak |
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak | |
Peak School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/14/2022) | 31 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak |
New Mills School Save school | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (9/14/2022) | 102 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak |
St George's CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (2/17/2022) | 12 submissions 83.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Peak |
Combs Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/19/2022) | 17 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Combs High Peak |
School | Type |
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2012) |
Buxworth Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/19/2022) 42 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Whaley Bridge Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2022) 72 submissions 99.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2015) |
Peak School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/14/2022) 31 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
New Mills School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (9/14/2022) 102 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St George's CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (2/17/2022) 12 submissions 83.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Combs Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/19/2022) 17 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from Buxworth | Commute options |
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Whaley Bridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (47 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 122 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 131 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 151 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Furness Vale A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (43 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 118 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 128 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 147 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
New Mills Central A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +6% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (48 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 97 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 120 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 137 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
New Mills Newtown A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (40 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 115 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 125 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 144 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Buxton A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (63 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 138 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 167 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Marple A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (39 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 90 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (High Peak) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of High Peak residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 97.4% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.3% | 2.9% |
Asian | 0.8% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.2% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the High Peak consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.2% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 11.4% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 14.1% | 202 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.5% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.6% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 12.0% | |
Routine occupations | 12.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.0% | 445 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Derbyshire is average (52mbps). Buxworth is slower than this, with average download speeds of 41.4mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the High Peak level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 41.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 91.9% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.7% |
Crime stats were found at the High Peak level:
Type | High Peak | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 65 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 9 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 27 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Buxworth.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches | River Mersey | The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Saddleworth, Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde |
Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches | River Goyt | Rotary Business Park, Buxton Road, Wheatsheaf Close, Forge and Wharf Road, Market, Bridge and George Streets, Bingswood Road and Avenue, Wood Brook Court and Woodbrook. Also at risk are some properties on Bingswood Industrial Estate. |
Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches | River Dane | The Dane catchment includes the River Wheelock, Arclid, Smoker and Fowle Brooks and their tributaries |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Buxworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: | N/A |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 | 7.4% residents in higher managerial positions 14.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Buxworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 |
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