Littleover is a suburban area to the south‑west of Derby, originally a separate village that was absorbed into the city as residential expansion took place in the 20th century. It retains a compact village centre with older cottages and interwar housing, and benefits from ready access to nearby greenbelt and countryside while remaining well connected to the city.
Predominantly residential, the area supports local shops, pubs, schools and community clubs, and is known for an active local spirit shown by sports teams and village events. Many residents commute into Derby or further afield, giving the neighbourhood a steady, family‑orientated character alongside a sprinkling of historic buildings and conservation-minded local initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Littleover
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 15.3 miles
- Derby 2 miles
- Mansfield 21.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 8.3 miles
- Chesterfield 24.3 miles
- Cannock 25 miles
- Tamworth 20.5 miles
- Loughborough 15.4 miles
- West Bridgford 16.4 miles
- Long Eaton 9.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.5 miles
- Swadlincote 8.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blagreaves Ward 0.9 miles
- Mickleover Ward 1.1 miles
- Abbey Ward 1.3 miles
- Normanton Ward 1.6 miles
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 1.8 miles
- Burnaston Parish 1.8 miles
- Derby Built-up area 2 miles
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 2 miles
- Arboretum Ward 2.1 miles
- Radbourne Parish 2.1 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 2.1 miles
- Bearwardcote Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Littleover
DE23 6GG, DE23 4YR, DE23 4YL, DE23 6EZ, DE23 3TJ, DE23 6GH, DE23 6FY, DE3 9AG, DE23 3YX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 32.3 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.6 miles
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Schools in Littleover
- Derby Grammar School Independent - all ages
- Derby High School Independent - all ages
- Griffe Field Primary School Primary
- Littleover Community School Secondary
- St Clare's School Special
- Wren Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 3.2 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 7.9 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- East Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 9.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 9.4 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.4 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.6 miles