Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6EB

Wessington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 576. It is in the North East Derbyshire district of the county. The village is near the towns of Matlock, Alfreton and the village of Brackenfield. Situated 740 ft above sea level, Wessington lies within a rural setting that is part of the broader Derbyshire landscape. The locality falls under the DE 55 postal district, indicating its administrative link to the surrounding area. As a civil parish, Wessington has its own local governance structure within the district of North East Derbyshire. The surrounding towns provide additional amenities and services, while the village itself offers a quiet, community-oriented environment. The elevation suggests a modestly elevated terrain typical of the Derbyshire countryside. This combination of small population, village character, and proximity to larger towns makes Wessington a distinctive place within the district.