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 miles
- Nottingham 13.9 miles
- Derby 1.6 miles
- Mansfield 21.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 8.9 miles
- Tamworth 20.4 miles
- Loughborough 13.4 miles
- West Bridgford 14.7 miles
- Long Eaton 7.8 miles
- Hinckley 24.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles
- Swadlincote 8.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Normanton Ward 0.9 miles
- Blagreaves Ward 1.1 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 1.3 miles
- Derby Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward 1.7 miles
- Alvaston South Ward 1.8 miles
- Arboretum Ward 1.8 miles
- Alvaston North Ward 2 miles
- Abbey Ward 2 miles
- Stenson Ward 2 miles
- Littleover Ward 2 miles
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Sinfin & Osmaston
DE24 9LH, DE24 8AH, DE24 9PQ, DE24 9HW, DE24 8BL, DE24 9LN, DE24 3GR, DE24 8AS, DE24 8GS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 7.3 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 32.1 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Sinfin & Osmaston Ad
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 2.4 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 4.5 miles
- The Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 2 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 2.7 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 6.6 miles
- The Staff of Life 4 5.3 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6.8 miles
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 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 6 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 11 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 11.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 11.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 13.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.4 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.6 miles