Welcome to Whaley Bridge
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Whaley Bridge () is a town and civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the River Goyt, 16 miles (26 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) north of Buxton, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Macclesfield and 28 miles (45 km) west of Sheffield. It had a population of 6,455 at the 2011 census, including Furness Vale, Horwich End, Bridgemont, Fernilee, Stoneheads and Taxal.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,410 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
6,317 (2021) |
Density |
448 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.0 |
Ward |
Whaley Bridge |
District |
High Peak |
Postcodes |
SK23 |
ONS ID |
E04002859 |
Council
Contact details for Whaley Bridge Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Whaley Bridge Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Whaley Bridge Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Whaley Bridge Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Whaley Bridge Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Whaley Bridge Parish.
Local News
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Whaley Bridge Local Plan will be adopted says High Peak Borough Council
Published: 7th Feb 2024
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The pretty town with a Stockport postcode - but is worlds apart
Published: 3rd Feb 2024
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Date has been set for Whaley Bridge Local Plan referendum
Published: 1st Nov 2023