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Buxton, United Kingdom
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Buxton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 21,300. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 21,300 |
| Population Density | 10,340 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2574°, -1.9098° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.5 inches (1,485 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,224 |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
About Buxton
Buxton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 21,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Buxton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Buxton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,224 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,224 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,938 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $325,628 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,181 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Housing Units | 8,520 |
Property Tax
Climate in Buxton
Buxton has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2574°N, 1.9098°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
Buxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10,340/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 29.1% |
Schools in Buxton
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buxton Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Buxton Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Fairfield Infant & Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Buxton Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Hollinsclough Church of England Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Earl Sterndale CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buxton
47 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Derby Sound | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 6 Towns Radio | adult contemporary, classic hits | MP3 | |
| Rotherham Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| Burton Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| Blue Sky Radio | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 256 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Selecta Radio UK | 2tone, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Faza | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Thread 102.8FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moorlands Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erewash Sound | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - top pop | top pop music | MP3 | |
| The Dove | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| Access Radio 64K | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MAX FM DERBY 92.2 | drum and bass, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hereme 2010s pop | 2010s, pop | MP3 | |
| RocknationFmuk | blues, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibe 1 | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Buxton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Museum | ||||
| Astley Cheetham Art Gallery | ||||
| Avro Heritage Museum | ||||
| Bollington Discovery Centre | ||||
| Brindley Mill | ||||
| Castleton Village Museum | ||||
| Cheddleton Flint Mill | ||||
| Eyam Museum | ||||
| Macclesfield Silk Museum | ||||
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment | ||||
| Museum of the Manchester Regiment | ||||
| New Mills Heritage Centre | ||||
| Old House Museum | ||||
| Paradise Mill | ||||
| Portland Basin Museum | ||||
| Portland Basin Museum | ||||
| Stockport Air Raid Shelters | ||||
| Stockport Air Raid Shelters | ||||
| Stockport Museum | ||||
| Stockport Museum | ||||
| West Park Museum |
Libraries in Buxton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bentilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bentilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bollington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bredbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brinnington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buxton Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel-en-le-Frith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton West End Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Derbyshire County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Disley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Droylsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Droylsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glossop Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Moor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hazel Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macclesfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Mills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poynton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reddish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| STOCKROOM | 0.0 | |||||
| Tameside Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Werrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whaley Bridge Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buxton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Indoor Market | |||||
| Buxton Market | |||||
| Cavendish Arcade | |||||
| Glossop Indoor Market | |||||
| Glossop Outdoor Market | |||||
| Hyde Market | |||||
| Stockport Market | |||||
| Tuesday Market | |||||
| Tuesday Market |
Hotels in Buxton
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buxton
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buxton
29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Buxton
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Buxton
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buxton
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Buxton
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buxton
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Buxton
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buxton
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Buxton
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Buxton
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buxton
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Buxton
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Buxton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington Brewing Company | ||||
| Intrepid Brewing Company | ||||
| Peak Ales | ||||
| Quantum Brewing Company | ||||
| Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre | ||||
| Storm Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Thornbridge Brewery | ||||
| Thornsett Brewery and Hop Yard | ||||
| Torrside Brewing | ||||
| Whaley Tap House | ||||
| Wincle Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Buxton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Football Club |
Ski Resorts Near Buxton
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Buxton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grangewood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moxon's Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Osbaston Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buxton
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buxton Post Office | |
| Higher Buxton Post Office | |
| Longnor Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Buxton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buxton
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buxton Community Church | |
| Buxton Methodist Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| Christ Church Burbage | |
| Church in the Peak Buxton | |
| Gradbach Methodist Chapel | |
| Hollinsclough Methodist Chapel | |
| Longnor Parish Church | |
| Parish Church of St John the Baptist | |
| Parish Church of St Peter | |
| Saint Anne's Catholic Church | |
| Saint Michael's Church | |
| St Anne | |
| St James | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Paul's, Quarnford | |
| The Church of St Mary the Virgin | |
| The Methodist Church, Earl Sterndale | |
| Trinity Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Buxton
What is the population of Buxton?
Buxton has a population of 21,300 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,340 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Buxton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,224, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $325,628 (16% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Buxton?
Buxton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Buxton?
Buxton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $908. There are 1,938 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Buxton?
The median home value in Buxton is $325,628. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,181. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.
How are the schools in Buxton?
35.6% of adults in Buxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Buxton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Buxton is 2.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.