Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire. As it is on the edge of the county boundary, with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is generally described as 'The Gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Traditionally a municipal borough, Buxton joined other localities in 1974 to establish the local government district and borough of High Peak in the county of Derbyshire. Being 300 metres above sea level, Buxton is believed to be England's highest market town. This height means that the town is usually cooler than nearby areas, with the daytime temperature being roughly two degrees C lower than the temperature in Manchester. Situated on the River Wye and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton is traditionally a spa town because of the geothermal spring that rises at a continuous temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The water from the spring flows to St. Ann's Well via a pipe system which is located opposite the Crescent in close proximity to the centre of Buxton. Buxton reached significant recognition when the spa was recommended by Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood in the later half of the 19th century. The water from the geothermal spring is also bottled and sold internationally by Buxton Mineral Water Company. As recorded in the 2011 Census, the permanent population of the town is roughly 22,000. The town has witnessed continued growth since the coming of the railway in 1863. There is also a relatively significant student population, with the Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby being in 1 of Buxton's historic buildings. For all of your property improvements, ensure that you choose trusted professionals in Buxton to make sure you get the top quality service at the best price.