Hardwick Square North Buxton, High Peak
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK17), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17300449.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £281,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in High Peak costs £2,385 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 64% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Pavilion Gardens (9.1 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 304 to 309 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stewart Medical Centre, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £281,000 | £281,000 | £281,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £225,000 | £175,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | NORFOLK HOUSE SK17 6PU | Other | £325,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jun 2015 | FLAT 1A, SOUTHGATE HOUSE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £281,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 2012 | FLAT 2, SOUTHGATE HOUSE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2011 | FLAT 3, SOUTHGATE HOUSE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2011 | FLAT 1, SOUTHGATE HOUSE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2011 | FLAT 2, SOUTHGATE HOUSE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2010 | FLAT 1A, SOUTHGATE SK17 6PU | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (11). Built: 1900-1929 (9); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (7); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in High Peak in 2026-27: Band D £2,385 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,590 | £1,855 | £2,120 | £2,385 | £2,915 | £3,445 | £3,974 | £4,769 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (59% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Buxton Hardwick (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former White Lion, Spring Gardens, Buxton: up to 13 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Former White Lion, Spring Gardens, Buxton: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Grove Hotel Grove Parade Terrace Road Buxton SK17 6AJ: up to 20 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 5&6 The Quadrant, Buxton: up to 5 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Former Nursing Home, Broad Walk, Buxton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Hogshaw, Buxton: up to 68 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK17 6PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SK17 6PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 304 m and 309 m above sea level (308 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK17 6PP | 100% | 64% | 64% | 0% |
| SK17 6PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Buxton 382,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Dove Holes 10,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Chapel-En-Le-Frith 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terrace Road Buxton | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stewart Medical Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broad Walk Dental Practice | 360 m |
| Hospital | Buxton Cavendish Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Buxton Police Station | 290 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Building Society | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pavilion Gardens 9.1 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cote Heath Park 2.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,820 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Slopes, Buxton, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 200 m west. 86 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Slopes, Buxton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 200 m west |
| 12 Stone Urns and Linking Walls and Steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-west |
| The Crescent | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-west |
| Old Hall Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m west |
| 1-6, the Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| Pavilion Gardens, Buxton | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lismore Fields Mesolithic and Neolithic settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Staden earthwork | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Grin Low Lime Works | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwood Dale | Valley | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Hogshaw Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Green | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Corbar Woods | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Corbar Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lightwood Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
None of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for High Peak: see them on the High Peak page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 110 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Buxton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Buxton Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burbage Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good News Family Care Home SK17 6PT | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Waste Not Want Not @ the URC Buxton SK17 6PT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Trinity Church SK17 6PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2022 |
| The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro SK17 6DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Buxton Pudding Emporium SK17 6BN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Buxton County Infants school SK17 6QB | School/college/university | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kwei Lin Chinese Restaurant SK17 6DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Greggs SK17 6DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Caffe Nero SK17 6DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Limited SK17 6DE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| The Cafe @ The Green Pavilion SK17 6DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Chakra Lounge SK17 6BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| SACRO LOUNGE SK17 6DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| La Gaby Pizzeria SK17 6BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Yorkshire Trading Company SK17 6BJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Hardwick Street (57); On or near Spring Gardens (28); On or near Supermarket (25); On or near Concert Place (17); On or near South Avenue (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings FITMission (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hardwick Square West · Hardwick Square East · Hardwick Mount · Hardwick Street · Trinity Passage · Lower Hardwick Street · Terrace Road · Holker Road · Nalls Yard · Spring Gardens · Holker Avenue · Hardwick Square South
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.