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 miles39.1 km
- Nottingham 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Derby 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mansfield 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chesterfield 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Tamworth 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Loughborough 14.5 miles23.4 km
- West Bridgford 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Long Eaton 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Swadlincote 8.6 miles13.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Littleover Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Normanton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stenson Fields Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Abbey Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Derby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Arboretum Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stenson Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Mickleover Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Burnaston Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Blagreaves
DE23 1DB, DE23 2UB, DE23 1RH, DE23 6HT, DE23 6JP, DE23 2TF, DE23 2NP, DE23 2UY, DE23 1LE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Peartree Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Blagreaves Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Boot Inn 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Staff of Life 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 3.2 miles5.2 km
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 miles4.4 km
- Donington Park Recreation 7 miles11.3 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- East Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10 miles16 km
- Job's Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.8 miles23.8 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km