Welcome to Slapton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Slapton is a rural parish with three distinct settlements, namely Slapton, Horton and Grove. It is situated in the Vale of Aylesbury, one of three administrative districts in Buckinghamshire. It lies between the Grand Union Canal and the border with the county of Bedfordshire. The nearest town, Leighton Buzzard, is several miles to the North. The name Slapton, originates from the Old English word Slaepe meaning slippery/muddy and Tun meaning enclosure or farmstead in plain English it means ‘Farm by a Slippery Place’. The number of farms in the Parish and quantity of clay testifies to this!
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
753 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
611 (2021) |
Density |
81 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.9 |
Ward |
Ivinghoe |
District |
Aylesbury Vale |
Postcodes |
LU7 |
ONS ID |
E04001529 |
Council
Contact details for Slapton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Slapton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Slapton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Slapton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Slapton Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Bucks Herald
Eight people arrested after spate of rural crime at farms across Aylesbury Vale
Published: 14th Feb 2022
Hosted and licensed by Leighton Buzzard Observer
'˜The loss of our only pub will destroy our community'
Published: 6th Mar 2018
Hosted and licensed by Bucks Radio
Bucks solar farm plan branded 'ugly and dangerous' by residents
Published: 23rd Sep 2023