Chaddesden East is a mainly residential quarter on the eastern side of Derby, made up largely of inter‑war and post‑war housing with a mix of private semi‑detached homes and former council estates. It sits close to major routes such as the Nottingham Road and benefits from regular bus links into the city, so many residents commute to the city centre or nearby industrial and retail areas like Pride Park for work.
The ward is notable for its green spaces and local community feel: the site of the old manor is now reflected in amenities around Chaddesden Park, where Markeaton Brook runs and local events and informal recreation take place. There’s a strong neighbourhood identity with active residents’ groups, churches and schools, and a modest local shopping parade serving everyday needs rather than high‑street retail, giving the area a quietly suburban character with pockets of civic history.
Postcode districts covering Chaddesden East
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.1 miles
- Nottingham 11.3 miles
- Derby 1.9 miles
- Mansfield 18.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 11.9 miles
- Chesterfield 22.6 miles
- Tamworth 23.3 miles
- Loughborough 13.8 miles
- West Bridgford 12.6 miles
- Long Eaton 6.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.4 miles
- Swadlincote 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chaddesden West Ward 0.9 miles
- Spondon Ward 1 mile
- Oakwood Ward 1.3 miles
- Alvaston North Ward 1.4 miles
- Chaddesden North Ward 1.5 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1.9 miles
- Derby Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Darley Ward 2.3 miles
- Borrowash Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Breadsall Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ockbrook & Borrowash Ward 2.4 miles
- Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Chaddesden East
DE21 6SX, DE21 6PN, DE21 6UL, DE21 6UG, DE21 6SB, DE21 6SJ, DE21 6LE, DE21 6QL, DE21 6UX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 7.6 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 34.9 miles
- Spondon Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Chaddesden East Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 1.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 1.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 1.7 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 1.9 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 3.3 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 6.8 miles
- The Strutt Arms 5.9 miles
- Cowsley House 3 1.2 miles
- Georgian House Hotel 2.6 miles
Schools in Chaddesden East
- Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Primary
- Meadow Farm Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 0.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 6.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 9.8 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 11.3 miles
- East Wood Forest 11.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 11.3 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.1 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 12.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.4 miles