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 miles38.8 km
- Nottingham 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Derby 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Mansfield 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 9.3 miles15 km
- Chesterfield 24.2 miles39 km
- Tamworth 21 miles33.8 km
- Loughborough 14.2 miles22.8 km
- West Bridgford 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Long Eaton 8.1 miles13 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Swadlincote 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Derby Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Blagreaves Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Arboretum Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Abbey Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Littleover Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stenson Fields Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Alvaston North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Mackworth & New Zealand Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alvaston South Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Chaddesden West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Normanton
DE23 8RX, DE23 8DD, DE23 8WP, DE23 8QN, DE23 8AD, DE23 6HH, DE23 6ND, DE23 8QA, DE23 8RF … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8 miles12.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.8 miles52.7 km
- Peartree Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Normanton Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 1.8 miles3 km
- The Boot Inn 4 5 miles8 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Staff of Life 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
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 miles2.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- East Wood Forest 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Job's Wood Forest 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14 miles22.5 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.4 miles23.2 km