Welcome to Wessington
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wessington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 576. It is in the North East Derbyshire district of the county. It is near to the towns of Matlock, Alfreton and the village of Brackenfield. Situated 740 ft above sea level. The civil parish of Wessington is, along with Shirland and Higham, the most southerly parish in the district. It stands on the west side of the Amber Valley on the Alfreton to Matlock Road. The settlement is centered on a large village green, a fish and chip shop and an old pub, "The Horse and Jockey".
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
395 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
308 (2021) |
Density |
78 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.4 |
Ward |
Shirland |
District |
North East Derbyshire |
Postcodes |
DE55 |
ONS ID |
E04002883 |
Council
Contact details for Wessington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wessington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wessington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wessington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wessington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wessington Parish.
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