The Mackworth and New Zealand ward sits on the north‑west edge of Derby and is largely residential, made up of interwar and post‑war housing estates with local shops, schools and community facilities. Its position close to the city centre and major road links means many people commute into Derby for work while the neighbourhood itself supports a modest local retail and service economy.
Residents benefit from nearby green spaces such as Markeaton Park and a variety of community groups and residents’ associations that give the area a strong civic feel. The mix of council and private housing produces a socially and economically mixed population, so everyday suburban life here sits alongside easy access to Derby’s wider historic and cultural amenities.
Postcode districts covering Mackworth & New Zealand
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 14.4 miles
- Derby 1.9 miles
- Mansfield 20.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 10 miles
- Chesterfield 22.5 miles
- Tamworth 22.3 miles
- Loughborough 16.3 miles
- West Bridgford 16 miles
- Long Eaton 9.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 16.8 miles
- Swadlincote 10.7 miles
- Ilkeston 9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Abbey Ward 1.1 miles
- Darley Ward 1.3 miles
- Mickleover Ward 1.6 miles
- Mackworth Parish 1.6 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1.7 miles
- Allestree Ward 1.7 miles
- Littleover Ward 1.8 miles
- Derby Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Normanton Ward 2.2 miles
- Radbourne Parish 2.3 miles
- Blagreaves Ward 2.3 miles
- Quarndon Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Mackworth & New Zealand
DE1 1GP, DE22 4LA, DE22 4GF, DE22 4GY, DE22 4AH, DE22 4NL, DE22 4DN, DE22 4FG, DE22 4GZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.1 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 34.1 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Mackworth & New Zealand Ad
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 1.6 miles
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 1.4 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Georgian House Hotel 0.8 miles
- The Farmhouse at Mackworth 1 mile
- The Strutt Arms 5.3 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 6.2 miles
Schools in Mackworth & New Zealand
- Ashgate Primary School Primary
- Maple View School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 2.8 miles
- East Wood Forest 8.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 8.2 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 8.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 8.4 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 8.9 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 12.8 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.9 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 15.3 miles