The ward of Oakwood in Derby is a largely residential suburb that grew up through 20th‑century expansion, featuring a mix of private and council housing, local shops, schools and small parks. It sits within easy commuting distance of Derby centre and benefits from regular bus services and road links to the rest of the city and surrounding towns.
Locally there’s a quiet, community‑oriented feel with neighbourhood groups, sports clubs and small businesses shaping daily life; recent years have seen targeted regeneration and investment aimed at improving facilities and housing. The ward therefore combines a suburban character with close access to the amenities and employment opportunities of Derby.
Postcode districts covering Oakwood
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 11.1 miles
- Derby 2.7 miles
- Mansfield 17.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 12.7 miles
- Chesterfield 21.3 miles
- Tamworth 24.4 miles
- Loughborough 14.9 miles
- West Bridgford 12.8 miles
- Long Eaton 7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.3 miles
- Swadlincote 12.7 miles
- Ilkeston 5.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chaddesden North Ward 0.7 miles
- Chaddesden West Ward 1.1 miles
- Breadsall Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Chaddesden East Ward 1.3 miles
- Little Eaton & Stanley Ward 1.4 miles
- Spondon Ward 2 miles
- Darley Ward 2.1 miles
- Allestree Ward 2.4 miles
- Little Eaton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Arboretum Ward 2.5 miles
- Alvaston North Ward 2.7 miles
- Derby Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Oakwood
DE21 2JB, DE21 2TT, DE21 2RD, DE21 4RP, DE21 2EJ, DE21 2XB, DE21 2EP, DE21 2NL, DE21 4QQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 36.1 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Spondon Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Oakwood Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 2.2 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.1 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 1.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.1 miles
- Travelodge Derby Cricket Ground 3 1.6 miles
- Cowsley House 3 1.1 miles
- Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns 2.7 miles
- Premier Inn Derby East 3 1.8 miles
Schools in Oakwood
- Cavendish Close Junior Academy Primary
- Lees Brook Academy Secondary
- Parkview Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 1.9 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 8.2 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10.6 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10.7 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.8 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 12 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.3 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.5 miles