Normanton is an inner‑city ward to the east of Derby city centre, characterised by dense terraces and post‑industrial streetscapes that grew up in the 19th century to house factory workers. It sits within walking distance of the centre and has a mix of long‑standing residential areas and pockets of newer housing, with good bus links into the rest of the city.
The ward is known for its multicultural makeup and lively local high street, centred on Normanton Road, where independent shops, takeaways and community organisations reflect a wide range of cultures. Recent years have seen targeted regeneration and community projects aimed at improving housing, public spaces and employment opportunities while retaining a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Normanton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.1 miles
- Nottingham 13.8 miles
- Derby 0.8 miles
- Mansfield 20.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 9.3 miles
- Chesterfield 24.2 miles
- Tamworth 21 miles
- Loughborough 14.2 miles
- West Bridgford 14.8 miles
- Long Eaton 8.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 17.7 miles
- Swadlincote 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Derby Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 0.9 miles
- Blagreaves Ward 0.9 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1 mile
- Abbey Ward 1.2 miles
- Littleover Ward 1.6 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 2 miles
- Alvaston North Ward 2 miles
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 2.2 miles
- Alvaston South Ward 2.3 miles
- Chaddesden West Ward 2.4 miles
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Normanton
DE23 8SB, DE23 8TW, DE23 6XA, DE23 8AF, DE23 8NS, DE23 8UU, DE23 6LT, DE23 6LQ, DE23 8WH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 32.8 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Normanton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 1.5 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 1.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Derby South 3 0.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 1.6 miles
- Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns 3 1.9 miles
- The Continental Hotel, Derby 3 0.8 miles
- Hotel at Derby Conference Centre 3 1.4 miles
- Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Smart Aston Court Hotel Derby 3 1.3 miles
Schools in Normanton
- Dale Community Primary School Primary
- Hardwick Primary School Primary
- Normanton House School Independent - all ages
- Pear Tree Community Junior School Primary
- Pear Tree Infant School Primary
- Village Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 1.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 6.7 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.2 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 10.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10.5 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 11.9 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.1 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.4 miles