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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
More information – www.visionbuxton.co.uk |
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