Eckington, Derbyshire
| Eckington | |
|---|---|
Eckington village centre (2006) | |
Location within Derbyshire | |
| Area | 17.077 sq mi (44.23 km2) |
| Population | 11,855 (2011) |
| • Density | 694/sq mi (268/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK434749 |
| • London | 135.34 mi (217.81 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHEFFIELD |
| Postcode district | S21 |
| Dialling code | 01246 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Eckington Parish Council |
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Eckington is a town and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Chesterfield and 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Sheffield, on the border with South Yorkshire. It lies on the B6052 and B6056 roads close to the A6135 for Sheffield and Junction 30 of the M1. It had a 2001 population of 11,152, increasing to 11,855 (including the parish of Bramley, Renishaw, Marsh Lane and Troway) at the 2011 Census.