SK17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,159 postcodes across 5 sectors in High Peak.
Gigabit
59%
Superfast
83%
Postcodes
1,159
SK17 spans 1,159 postcodes in Derbyshire Dales with notably weaker connectivity than High Peak counterparts. Just 58.7% access gigabit, 10.5% sit below 10 Mbps, and a substantial 23.8% plateau between 30 and 300 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in SK17
Share of SK17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,159 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage at 58.7% marks SK17 as the weakest-connected code in this High Peak and Cheshire cluster, despite Derbyshire Dales' upland status. Ultrafast reaches 59.4%, a near-match. The speed split shows 59.4% at 300+ Mbps, 23.8% between 30 and 300 Mbps, and the critical 10.5% below 10 Mbps, a substantial tail. Below-USO premises account for 2.7%, double the typical rate, suggesting genuine infrastructure gaps beyond modern rollout. Superfast broadband at 83.2% lags the UK average significantly, indicating incomplete service maturity. SK17 typifies moorland edges where topography and density make investment economics unfavourable.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
3%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SK17 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK17 0 | 194 | 46% | TBC | 4% |
| SK17 6 | 270 | 98% | TBC | 80% |
| SK17 7 | 196 | 94% | TBC | 87% |
| SK17 8 | 207 | 80% | TBC | 21% |
| SK17 9 | 292 | 90% | TBC | 83% |
All SK17 0 postcodes (194)
All SK17 6 postcodes (270)
All SK17 7 postcodes (196)
All SK17 8 postcodes (207)
All SK17 9 postcodes (292)
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Living in High Peak
House price data is unavailable. The speed distribution and double-typical below-USO rate suggest a rural district where property valuations may reflect infrastructure challenges alongside scenic amenity.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
SK17 broadband FAQs
Why is SK17 so poorly connected compared to High Peak neighbours?
10.5% below 10 Mbps five times the High Peak average reflects SK17's position as remote moorland with dispersed settlement and higher deployment costs.
Is gigabit available in SK17?
Only 58.7% of postcodes access gigabit, the lowest in this entire batch, making verification essential.
What should I expect if I move to SK17?
Speeds vary dramatically. Half reach gigabit; one in ten sits below 10 Mbps. Checking your postcode first is non-negotiable.
Are 2.7% of postcodes genuinely without basic broadband in SK17?
Yes. Below-USO premises here are twice the typical rate, indicating postcodes lacking access to USO-standard speeds (10 Mbps).
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in SK17 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources