Blagreaves lies to the south‑west of Derby city centre and is mainly a suburban, residential area made up of a mix of terraces, semi‑detached houses and post‑war council housing. It has a noticeably local feel, with small parades of shops, schools, community centres and pockets of green space and playing fields that give residents easy access to everyday amenities without needing to travel into the centre.
Historically the area moved from rural outskirts into suburban neighbourhood as Derby expanded in the 20th century, so you still see that blend of older streets and mid‑century estates. The population is diverse and largely commuter‑based, with many people working in the city’s manufacturing and service sectors; local community groups and events help maintain a strong neighbourhood identity despite the pressures of urban life.
Postcode districts covering Blagreaves
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.3 miles
- Nottingham 14.7 miles
- Derby 1.7 miles
- Mansfield 21.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 8.4 miles
- Chesterfield 24.7 miles
- Tamworth 20.3 miles
- Loughborough 14.5 miles
- West Bridgford 15.7 miles
- Long Eaton 8.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.5 miles
- Swadlincote 8.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Littleover Ward 0.9 miles
- Normanton Ward 0.9 miles
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 1.1 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 1.4 miles
- Abbey Ward 1.4 miles
- Derby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1.8 miles
- Stenson Ward 1.9 miles
- Mickleover Ward 2.1 miles
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 2.1 miles
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 2.3 miles
- Burnaston Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Blagreaves
DE23 2YS, DE23 1FW, DE23 3EN, DE23 1JZ, DE23 6XG, DE23 6JY, DE23 2PH, DE23 2NT, DE23 2QS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 32.1 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Blagreaves Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.3 miles
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.4 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 4.2 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.5 miles
- The Staff of Life 4 5.8 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 7 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 7.7 miles
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 3.2 miles
Schools in Blagreaves
- Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Primary
- Derby Moor Spencer Academy Secondary
- Gayton Junior School Primary
- Ivy House School Special
- Ridgeway Infant School Primary
- St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 7 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- East Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.8 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.8 miles