Welcome to Quarnford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Quarnford is a village and civil parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 244, reducing marginally to 242 at the 2011 census. The village is in the Peak District, between Buxton and Leek. The village (as opposed to the parish) is known by the name "Flash" and is the highest village in Britain, being some 1518 ft above sea level. The local church of St. Paul's was built starting in 1743, its graveyard contains graves dating back to at least 1791. Although the village historically was almost an outpost due to its relative isolation and small economic significance, it is situated in some of the most picturesque and unspoilt areas of the English countryside.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,270 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
235 (2021) |
Density |
19 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.0 |
Ward |
Dane |
District |
Staffordshire Moorlands |
Postcodes |
SK17 |
ONS ID |
E04009056 |
Council
Contact details for Quarnford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Quarnford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Quarnford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Quarnford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Quarnford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Quarnford Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Staffordshire Live
What it's like to live Staffordshire's remotest village
Published: 6th Feb 2022
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Snow and high winds on A53 in Staffordshire bring road 'chaos'
Published: 11th Dec 2014
Hosted and licensed by Stoke-on-Trent Live
'There's nowhere like it' - Life in North Staffordshire village that's highest in England - Stoke-on
Published: 25th Feb 2023