Welcome to Eyam
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Eyam is an English village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales that lies within the Peak District National Park. There is evidence of early occupation by Ancient Britons on the surrounding moors and lead was mined in the area by the Romans. A settlement was founded on the present site by Anglo-Saxons, when mining was continued and other industries later developed. However, Eyam’s main claim to fame is the story of how the village chose to go into isolation so as to prevent infection spreading after bubonic plague was discovered there in 1665.In the later 20th century, the village's sources of livelihood largely disappeared. The local economy now relies on the tourist trade, with Eyam being promoted as "the plague village". Although the story has been kept alive by a growing number of literary works since the early 19th century, its truth has been questioned.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,067 hectares |
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Population |
971 (2021) |
Density |
91 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.7 |
Ward |
Hathersage and Eyam |
District |
Derbyshire Dales |
Postcodes |
S32 |
ONS ID |
E04002750 |
Council
Contact details for Eyam Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Eyam Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Eyam Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Eyam Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Eyam Parish.
Local News
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Derbyshire council is set to bring in a double tax for owners of second homes
Published: 23rd Feb 2024
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Tom Cruise visits Peak District restaurant fuelling Mission Impossible 8 rumours
Published: 6th Mar 2024
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11 breathtakingly beautiful lesser-known Peak District villages – perfect hidden gems to visit over Christmas and winter
Published: 20th Nov 2023