Traditional county: Derbyshire · District / Borough: High Peak · Region: East Midlands
Explore Higher Buxton, Derbyshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Higher Buxton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Higher Buxton |
| Traditional County | Derbyshire |
| District / Borough | High Peak |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.254732 |
| Longitude | -1.910897 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Higher Buxton's elevated position offers expansive views across the dramatic Peak District landscape. The character of Higher Buxton is deeply intertwined with its proximity to the natural beauty of the national park, influencing its development and the lifestyle of its residents. Historically, the area's economy was shaped by quarrying and agriculture, with remnants of these industries still visible in the surrounding terrain. The distinctive architecture of Higher Buxton often reflects its Victorian heritage, with many properties showcasing the sturdy stone construction typical of the region. Local traditions, such as the annual Buxton Well Dressing, celebrate the area's connection to its water sources and rural past. The vibrant cultural scene of nearby Buxton, with its famous opera house and spa, also contributes to the broader appeal of Higher Buxton as a place to live and visit.
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Explore Higher Buxton, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.254732, -1.910897. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |