The High Peak district is located in the eastern part of the Peak District National Park, covering parts of Derbyshire and Cheshire. It features rugged moorland, deep valleys, and limestone plateaus, with notable landmarks like Kinder Scout and Mam Tor. The area is known for its walking trails, including the Pennine Way, and outdoor activities such as climbing and cycling.
The district includes towns like Buxton, known for its thermal springs, and Glossop, a former mill town. The landscape varies from peat bogs to gritstone edges, providing habitats for wildlife like mountain hares and birds of prey. The region has a mix of rural villages and historic industrial sites, reflecting its past in mining and quarrying.
On average High Peak has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in High Peak is £41,907 per year. There are 56 schools in High Peak: 43 primary (0 Outstanding and 40 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).
Barms
Blackbrook
Burbage
Buxton Central
Chapel East
Chapel West
Corbar
Cote Heath
Dinting
Gamesley
Hadfield North
Hadfield South
Hayfield
Hope Valley
Howard Town
Limestone Peak
New Mills East
New Mills West
Old Glossop
Padfield
Sett
Simmondley
St John's
Stone Bench
Temple
Tintwistle
Whaley Bridge
Whitfield