Welcome to Wirksworth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wirksworth is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Its population of 5,038 in the 2011 census was estimated at 5,180 in 2019. Wirksworth contains the source of the River Ecclesbourne. The town was granted a market charter by Edward I in 1306 and still holds a market on Tuesdays in the Memorial Gardens. The parish church of St Mary's is thought to date from 653. The town developed as a centre for lead mining and stone quarrying. Many lead mines were owned by the Gell family of nearby Hopton Hall.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,165 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,904 (2021) |
Density |
421 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.1 |
Ward |
Wirksworth |
District |
Derbyshire Dales |
Postcodes |
DE4 |
ONS ID |
E04002820 |
Council
Contact details for Wirksworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wirksworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wirksworth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wirksworth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wirksworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wirksworth Parish.
Local News
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Charity running four Dales leisure centres needs money for surging utility bills
Published: 19th Jan 2024
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Derbyshire Dales council appeals for flood-hit residents to get in touch
Published: 24th Oct 2023
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More than 50 new homes set to be built on 'squashed' site in Middleton-by-Wirksworth
Published: 20th Nov 2023