Duffield
Built-up area in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.986, -1.492 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 34 43 |
| Population: | 4,687 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
Duffield is a large village and civil parish in the district of Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, set where the River Ecclesbourne runs down to the River Derwent a few miles north of Derby and on the southern edge of the Peak District foothills. It combines a commuter role with local industry and heritage, served by a station on the Derwent Valley Line and linked to the preserved Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
The village has medieval roots - earthworks of a motte‑and‑bailey at Duffield Castle and the historic hunting area known as Duffield Frith hint at its past - and retains a compact conservation area of stone houses, former mills on the Ecclesbourne, independent shops, pubs and active community groups. Its riverside setting and proximity to countryside make it popular with walkers and families while keeping easy access to Derby’s amenities.
Postcode districts covering Duffield
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 13.3 miles
- Derby 5.2 miles
- Mansfield 16.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13.9 miles
- Chesterfield 18.4 miles
- Loughborough 18.8 miles
- West Bridgford 15.7 miles
- Long Eaton 10.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.1 miles
- Swadlincote 14.8 miles
- Ilkeston 7.6 miles
- Coalville 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Duffield & Quarndon Ward 1 mile
- Little Eaton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Milford Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Quarndon Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Belper South Ward 1.8 miles
- Holbrook Built-up area 2 miles
- Hazelwood Parish 2.1 miles
- Windley Parish 2.2 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Kedleston Parish 2.4 miles
- Allestree Ward 2.6 miles
- Breadsall Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Duffield
DE56 4GB, DE56 4HU, DE56 4DX, DE56 4EB, DE56 4DS, DE56 4EE, DE56 4DW, DE56 4GQ, DE56 4GZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 38.3 miles
- Duffield Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Belper Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Duffield Ad
- The Strutt Arms 1.2 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 2.7 miles
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 4.4 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 5.1 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 4.1 miles
- Oakhill 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Duffield
- The Ecclesbourne School Secondary
- William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 5.2 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 7.9 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 8.5 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 8.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 11.9 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.3 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.5 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 14.8 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15 miles