Buxton is a spa town within Derbyshire. It's on the edge of the county boundary, with Cheshire towards the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is frequently described as 'The Gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Initially a municipal borough, Buxton joined other locations in 1974 to establish the local government district and borough of High Peak in the county of Derbyshire. At 300 metres above sea level, Buxton is thought to be England's highest market town. Such height means that the town is often cooler than nearby areas, with the daytime temperature roughly 2 degrees Celsius lower than the temperature in Manchester. Found on the River Wye and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton is historically 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 positioned opposite the Crescent close to the town centre. Buxton gained a great deal of fame when the spa was recommended by Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood in the later half of the nineteenth century. The water from the geothermal spring is also bottled and sold internationally by Buxton Mineral Water Company. Based on the 2011 Census, the population of the town is around 22,000. The town has witnessed continuous growth since the coming of the railway in 1863. There's also a fairly prominent student population, with the Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby being in 1 of Buxton's historic buildings. For all your property improvements, make sure that you utilise reputable experts in Buxton to ensure that you get a great quality service at a good price.