The ward of Sinfin and Osmaston lies to the south of Derby city centre and blends suburban housing with sizeable industrial and retail estates. Good road links make it an accessible edge of the city, and there are pockets of local parks and community facilities that give the area a neighbourhood feel despite its working‑edge character.
Its history and economy are shaped by Derby’s long engineering and rail heritage, and the area still hosts a mix of manufacturing, logistics and service employers alongside schools, community centres and sports clubs. Socially the ward is diverse and has seen ongoing regeneration and local volunteer activity aimed at improving facilities and boosting opportunities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Sinfin & Osmaston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Nottingham 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Derby 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Mansfield 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Burton upon Trent 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Tamworth 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Loughborough 13.4 miles21.6 km
- West Bridgford 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Long Eaton 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Hinckley 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Swadlincote 8.6 miles13.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Normanton Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Blagreaves Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stenson Fields Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Derby Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Alvaston South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Arboretum Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Alvaston North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Abbey Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Stenson Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Littleover Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Sinfin & Osmaston
DE24 9LU, DE24 8BF, DE24 3ED, DE24 9LT, DE24 9GZ, DE24 9HT, DE24 9SF, DE24 3GH, DE24 8ER … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Peartree Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Sinfin & Osmaston Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2 miles3.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Boot Inn 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Staff of Life 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
Schools in Sinfin & Osmaston
- Ash Croft Primary Academy Primary
- City of Derby Academy Secondary
- Cottons Farm Primary Academy Primary
- Grampian Primary Academy Primary
- Redwood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 6 miles9.6 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- East Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Rough Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Job's Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.4 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles22 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.6 miles23.6 km