Whitfield
Ward in High Peak, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.435, -1.947 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 03 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01457 (Glossop) |
Whitfield is an electoral ward in the borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England. Sitting on the eastern fringe of the Peak District, it mixes suburban neighbourhoods with pockets of open countryside and offers views towards the surrounding moorland; it’s also within easy commuting distance of Manchester while remaining close to popular walking country.
The area displays echoes of the industrial past typical of the Glossop valley, with Victorian terraces and former mill influences alongside more modern housing, local shops and community centres. Local life tends to revolve around grassroots groups, pubs and outdoor pursuits, so residents enjoy a balancing act between everyday commuter economy, modest local tourism and strong community networks.
Postcode districts covering Whitfield
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 11.6 miles
- Sheffield 20.9 miles
- Oldham 9.6 miles
- Huddersfield 16.1 miles
- Bolton 22.9 miles
- Stockport 8.8 miles
- Salford 14.5 miles
- Rotherham 23.8 miles
- Chesterfield 24.6 miles
- Wakefield 24.7 miles
- Rochdale 15.5 miles
- Halifax 20.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Howard Town Ward 0.5 miles
- Glossop Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Simmondley Ward 0.7 miles
- Old Glossop Ward 0.8 miles
- Dinting Ward 1.2 miles
- St. John's Ward 1.6 miles
- Hadfield South Ward 1.7 miles
- Gamesley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Padfield Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Charlesworth Built-up area 2 miles
- Hadfield North Ward 2.3 miles
- Hadfield Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Whitfield
SK13 8NR, SK13 8NW, SK13 8LW, SK13 8LG, SK13 8LH, SK13 8LF, SK13 8HD, SK13 8NF, SK13 8NG … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 14.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 32 miles
- Glossop Station 0.6 miles
- Dinting Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Whitfield Ad
- Travelodge Glossop 3 0.5 miles
- Queens arms country inn 4 1 mile
- Pack Horse Inn 4 4.4 miles
- Norfolk Arms 0.6 miles
- The Bulls Head 4 1.1 miles
- The Lantern Pike Inn 3 3.1 miles
- The George Hotel 3.9 miles
- Premier Inn Manchester Tameside Hyde 3 3.5 miles
- The Lamb Inn 5 5.6 miles
- The Old Hall Inn 6.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Ardotalia Archaeological site 2.1 miles
- Anson Engine Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Edgeley Park Stadium 9.4 miles
- Manchester Velodrome Stadium 10.7 miles
- City of Manchester Stadium Stadium 11 miles
- Avro Heritage Museum Museum 11 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.1 miles
- University of Manchester University 12 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 12 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 12 miles
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 12.3 miles
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 12.4 miles