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 miles24.6 km
- Derby 2 miles3.2 km
- Mansfield 21.8 miles35 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Chesterfield 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Cannock 25 miles40.2 km
- Tamworth 20.5 miles33 km
- Loughborough 15.4 miles24.8 km
- West Bridgford 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Long Eaton 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Swadlincote 8.9 miles14.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Blagreaves Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Mickleover Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Abbey Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Normanton Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Burnaston Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Derby Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Arboretum Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Radbourne Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Stenson Fields Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Bearwardcote Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Littleover
DE3 9AU, DE23 4RS, DE3 9AF, DE23 4YN, DE23 3YH, DE23 6ER, DE23 4AS, DE23 3ZB, DE23 4AZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.3 miles52 km
- Peartree Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Littleover Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Boot Inn 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Tyger Inn Derby 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ibis Budget Derby 2 3.1 miles5 km
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 miles5.2 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- East Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Rough Wood Forest 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Job's Wood Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14 miles22.6 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.6 miles25 km