Buxton South & East
High Peak 011 · 5 sub-areas · 7,078 residents
High Peak 011, in the High Peak district of the East Midlands, is home to around 7,100 people and sits at the affordable end of the local market. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £780 a month — well below the national average for a 2-bed. The area has a notably high share of social housing and strong greenspace access, both of which set it apart from many comparable rural districts.
Buxton South & East is a commuter neighbourhood within High Peak — train into Sheffield runs in around 59 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Buxton South & East?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £900 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Buxton South & East in High Peak
Living in Buxton South & East
High Peak 011 is a quiet, predominantly residential part of the High Peak district, with a character shaped as much by landscape as by community. Nearly two in three households own their home outright or with a mortgage, which gives the area a settled, established feel. Greenspace is genuinely close — the nearest is within about 280 metres on average, and roughly two in three residents are within walking distance of green space, which is one of the area's real draws.
On the cost front, this is an affordable patch. A two-bed lets for around £780 a month, which is well under the national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bed comes in at under £1,000 a month. That said, rent has crept up around 2.6% in the past year, so it's not standing still. Council tax (Band D) runs at about £2,385 a year — worth factoring into your monthly budget on top of rent.
The population skews slightly older than many urban areas. Around one in five residents is aged 50–64, and a similar share is under 18, suggesting a mix of families and more established households. There's also a significant social housing component — just over a quarter of homes are in that tenure, which is above average for rural England. Degree-level qualifications sit at around 23%, somewhat below the national norm, reflecting the district's working-industry roots.
Practically, this is car country. Nearly two in three working residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for just over 2% of commutes. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — and the best-connected major employment hub is around 58 minutes away by road or public transport. If you're relying on trains, Manchester is reachable in around 72 minutes and Birmingham in just over 100 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on the neighbourhood's geography.
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Frequently asked
- Is High Peak 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, green, and settled — nearly two in three residents own their home, and greenspace is within easy reach for most people. The trade-off is limited public transport, fewer high-performing schools nearby than the national average, and a crime rate modestly above the UK norm. For people who drive and value space and low costs, it stacks up well.
- What is the rent in High Peak 011?
- A one-bedroom property typically lets for around £601 a month, a two-bed around £780, and a three-bed around £952. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from district-level data. Rents rose about 2.6% over the past year. All figures are well below the national median for equivalent sizes.
- Is High Peak 011 safe?
- Crime runs at roughly 94.7 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national rate of around 80. It's not dramatically elevated, but it's worth checking specific streets if safety is a key concern. The area's deprivation score is in the lower third nationally, which does tend to correlate with somewhat higher crime figures in comparable districts.
- What's the commute from High Peak 011 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 72 minutes away. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.3 km from the area's typical centre — about a 16-minute walk. Most residents commute by car; only around 2% use public transport, so driving times will typically be quicker than the rail figures suggest.
- Who lives in High Peak 011?
- It's a mixed but settled community — over half of households own their home, and there's a significant social housing component at around 27%. The population skews toward families and older residents, with the 50–64 age group unusually prominent. It's a very high UK-born population, with low ethnic diversity relative to most English areas.
- What schools are near High Peak 011?
- There are 39 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — far below the national figure of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 15.7 km away. If school quality is a priority, it's worth checking specific catchment boundaries carefully before committing to the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in High Peak 011?
- The median house price is around £197,000, and the typical deposit-saving period works out to about 3.1 years — one of the more manageable ratios in England. That said, rent-to-income runs at around 41.5%, which is on the higher side given local salary levels, so renters shouldn't assume affordability without checking their own budget.