Altogether a great quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK
Welcome to Buxton, ‘Capital of the Peak District’, situated in the North-West of Derbyshire, on the western tip of the East Midlands region. Close to both Manchester, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Stoke, Buxton is the heart of The Peak District and just on the rim of the National Park itself. The town has good communication links, a highly skilled and motivated workforce and has the kind of architectural and social environment ideal for investment.
A move for your business, you and your family
Access to the countryside is unrivalled - see www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Low crime area. The Borough of High Peak has low crime, in absolute terms and in comparison to other similar local authority areas around the country - (16.1 crimes per 1000 population compared to 27.8 nationally. March 2004) see www.crimestatistics.org.uk/tool/. In addition, the rate of domestic burglary was the lowest in the East Midlands 2003-4 (latest figures) and well below national average.
Unrivalled arts, culture and leisure activities from International Opera, traditional festivals and customs through to state of the art sports facilities and with the big conurbations of Manchester and Sheffield on your doorstep, everything is accessible.
Children are out performing at school. Regional and national statistics show outstanding achievements at every level and show year-on-year improvements in both Maths and English (Key Stage 2) and at GCSE Education (A*-C grades) and at A Level (average point score 272.5) (Source 2004).
More people have qualifications in the High Peak than East Midlands or National averages and are most likely to be highly qualified compared to both the regional and national averages.
The cost of doing business lower. Wages and business accommodation costs are under the regional and national averages - making it an affordable place to run a business.
Affordable housing for relocation. House prices are higher than regional averages reflecting the desirable nature of this area - but below national and South East averages - making this area affordable for those relocating.
Increased productivity. The people of Buxton can not only claim to lead a healthier lifestyle but we also live longer and have less sick days than the national average.
(Source. HPBC) – For more information visit www.highpeak.gov.uk
Buxton Profile
Buxton remains one of most popular tourist destinations in the High Peak, hosting over one million visitors each year, providing over 64% of Peak District bed spaces and drawing in high percentage of the £73m tourist income spent in the High Peak each year. An effective town centre partnership is established to improve the town by promoting a multi-million pound enhancement programme.
Buxton Opera House was built in 1903 and designed by Frank Matcham, one of Britain's finest theatre architects and was fully restored in 2001. Each summer the Opera House is home to the Buxton Festival, which has developed into one of Britain's largest opera-based festivals, and the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. The Opera House also presents its own annual live music festival Four-Four Time featuring a mixture of jazz, blues, folk and world music attracting world-class artists including Elvis Costello, Courtney Pine, and Jools Holland.
(Source. HPBC) – For more information visit www.highpeak.gov.uk
Business Potential
Buxton is a thriving market town of 24,000 people, which is attracting new investment in both its retail and knowledge based industries. Buxton residents are highly qualified - with over 21% having University degrees or equivalents - a percentage 4% above the regional average.
A significant Knowledge and Cultural Industries Cluster has developed over the last few years with the proportion of working population involved in creative industries more than double the regional average (10%). Key employers such as the Health and Safety Laboratories mean that the knowledge-based economy is of national importance. Buxton also enjoys benefits of the presence of The University of Derby Buxton expanding as a seat of learning as well as retaining strong links to Manchester, Sheffield and Derby Universities. A new Science Park development is currently proposed, linked to the Health & Safety Labs, to incubate and support innovation.
Tourism in the heart of the world's second most visited national park (after Mount Fuji, Japan) is a major asset and, is set to expand with the re-development of the Georgian Crescent including a 5 star hotel and Spa complex.
(Source. HPBC) – For more information visit www.highpeak.gov.uk
For more information about Buxton and The High Peak in general visit
http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning
To find business premises within Buxton visit
http://pps.highpeak.em-trac.net/
Buxton Town Plan
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/planning/localplan/InteractiveLocalPlan/locatorfr.html
Communications
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By Air:
There are regular national and international flights to Manchester (with connecting bus service to Buxton every half an hour), Birmingham and East Midlands Airports. For more information contact Manchester Airport. 0161 489 3000, Birmingham Airport. 0121 767 5511 or East Midlands Airport. 01332 852852.
By Coach:
For details of National Express 'Go By Coach' services to Buxton telephone 0990 808080.
Bus Services:
The Airbus service connects Buxton to Manchester Airport, Stockport and places north of Buxton along the A6. Transpeak runs via Buxton between Manchester, Derby and Nottingham (including Bakewell, Matlock and Belper). There are also regular services from Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Ashbourne and Macclesfield, and local services within Buxton itself. For complete local bus information for exploring the Peak District, ring Busline 01298 23098 or 01332 292200 (7.00am - 8.00pm) or Buxton Tourist Information Centre 01298 25106. Visit GMPTE. Trent Buses for more information.
Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park was Britain's first National Park. Established in 1951, it covers 1438 square kilometres (555 square miles) at the southern tip of the Pennines including parts of the counties of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. The National Park Authority acts as the local planning authority to balance the needs of conservation with the needs of the local community (houses, jobs, services), the needs of visitors to the Park (car parks, information) and national needs (minerals). With the exception of the market towns, the National Park covers approximately two thirds of the administrative area of the High Peak 93% of the High Peak population lies outside the National Park boundaries.
(Source. HPBC) – For more information visit www.highpeak.gov.uk
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