Welcome to Wheston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wheston is a village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Peak District. Notable features include Wheston Hall and the Wheston Cross. The cross, which survives intact, is more than 11 feet (3.4 m) high. It probably dates from the 14th century and marked the way from Tideswell to Buxton along the Forest Road. Images of the Madonna and Child and the Crucifixion are carved into it. The cross is both a scheduled monument and a Grade II* listed building. The village was formerly known as Whestone.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
426 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
205 (2021) |
Density |
48 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Tideswell |
District |
Derbyshire Dales |
Postcodes |
SK17 |
ONS ID |
E04002818 |
Council
Contact details for Wheston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wheston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wheston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wheston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wheston Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Derbyshire Times
Disused Peak District farm buildings demolished, as horse grazing land, arena and stables are approved
Published: 15th Feb 2022
Hosted and licensed by Buxton Advertiser
Two people arrested and cannabis found during police raids in Buxton and Peak Dale
Published: 15th Apr 2021
Hosted and licensed by Great British Life
Peak District Walk: Tideswell and Wheston
Published: 12th Dec 2019