Welcome to Blackwell in the Peak
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Blackwell is a village in the Derbyshire Dales local government district of Derbyshire, England, on the A6 main road between Bakewell and Buxton.It is sometimes referred to as "Blackwell-in-the-Peak" to distinguish it from Blackwell near Alfreton. It lies on the River Wye on the edge of the carboniferous limestone of the White Peak. Nearby is Blackwell Hall in the grounds of which have been found neolithic remains, including a flint resharpening flake for tranchet axes. There are also the remnants of a Romano-British field system, dating from around the year 400. The name is said to derive from the Norman Blacheuuelle or King's land. Jedediah Strutt had a farm there. About a mile (1.6 km) to the north west is Blackwell Mill, with the remains of the Midland Railway line from Millers Dale.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
439 hectares |
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Population |
246 (2021) |
Density |
56 people/km2 |
Mean age |
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Ward |
Hartington and Taddington |
District |
Derbyshire Dales |
Postcodes |
SK17 |
ONS ID |
E04002726 |
Council
Contact details for Blackwell in the Peak Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Blackwell in the Peak Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Blackwell in the Peak Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Blackwell in the Peak Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Blackwell in the Peak Parish.
Local News
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Storm Babet: Major clean-up works start as three severe flood warnings still pose danger to life in Derbyshire
Published: 21st Oct 2023
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The ‘excellent’ cafe on popular Peak District route with sun terrace, bike hire and kids' play area
Published: 10th Jun 2023
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Local election results for Bolsover council 2023
Published: 5th May 2023