Bramhall vs Buxton (High Peak)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Buxton (high Peak) is about 101% cheaper on average. Buxton (high Peak) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bramhall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bramhall
£581,179
Buxton (High Peak)
£288,812
Crime Rate
Bramhall
75.1
Buxton (High Peak)
57.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhall
100.0%
Buxton (High Peak)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhall
445.5
Buxton (High Peak)
264.8
EPC Rating
Bramhall
70.8
Buxton (High Peak)
67.4
Median Income
Bramhall
£31,619
Buxton (High Peak)
£30,164
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Buxton (high Peak) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £288,812 versus £581,179 in Bramhall. The most affordable entry point in Bramhall is a flat at £291,251, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is a flat at £186,068.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 72% pricier in Bramhall (£486,391 vs £282,436).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramhall prices grew faster — 56% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Buxton (high Peak) (57.4 per 1,000) compared to Bramhall (75.1 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Bramhall is violent-crime, while in Buxton (high Peak) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Bramhall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Buxton (high Peak).
Bramhall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buxton (High Peak) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhall | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 9 |
| Primary | 6 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bramhall enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Buxton (high Peak) lags behind at 264.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bramhall and 82.5% in Buxton (high Peak). Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Bramhall and 43% in Buxton (high Peak).
Bramhall is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (446 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bramhall is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Buxton (high Peak)'s band C (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bramhall and £1,490 in Buxton (high Peak). 62.7% of homes in Bramhall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51% in Buxton (high Peak).
Bramhall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 51% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bramhall has a population of 17,201 while Buxton (high Peak) has 20,048. Median household income is £31,619 in Bramhall and £30,163.7 in Buxton (high Peak). The median age is 45.2 in Bramhall and 48.3 in Buxton (high Peak). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bramhall and 56.4% in Buxton (high Peak).
| Indicator | Bramhall | Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,201 | 20,048 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,619 | £30,163.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 73.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 34.4% |
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