Is Buxton a nice area to live?


Is Buxton a nice area to live? Living in Buxton offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Buxton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many families and retirees live in Buxton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Buxton are highly rated.


What celebrities are from Buxton?

Birth Place Matching Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
  • Elizabeth Spriggs. Actress | Sense and Sensibility. ...
  • Robert Stevenson. Director | Mary Poppins. ...
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor. Actor | The Goodies. ...
  • Gillian Hanna. Actress | Oliver Twist. ...
  • Dave Lee Travis. ...
  • Lloyd Cole. ...
  • David Cregan. ...
  • Bill Turner.


Where is the prettiest place in the Peak District?

The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


What is the poshest village in the Peak District?

Derbyshire is full of quaint towns and villages, but according to research conducted by Savills, the most desirable one to set-up life in is Edensor, based in the Peak District. The village is nestled away between the hills of the national park, and its houses are detailed with iconic blue Chatsworth paint.


Which is nicer Buxton or Matlock?

Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).


Is Buxton good for walking?

Buxton is surrounded by the Peak District National Park. It is perfectly placed for walking in many areas in the northwest of the National Park. Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. The town has excellent local amenities including cafés, bars and restaurants.