Duffield & Quarndon
Ward in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.972, -1.496 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 33 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The ward covers the villages of Duffield and Quarndon in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England. It sits along the River Derwent and mixes a historic heart - including the Norman motte of Duffield Castle and traditional village churches - with leafy residential streets and straightforward rail and road links into Derby, so it’s popular with commuters.
Locally the area feels semi‑rural, with easy access to surrounding countryside and views towards the Peak District, while being close to the industrial heritage of the Derwent Valley Mills; the local economy is mainly small shops, schools and services, and an active community life centred on village halls, clubs and occasional local events.
Postcode districts covering Duffield & Quarndon
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 13.5 miles
- Derby 4.3 miles
- Mansfield 17.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13 miles
- Chesterfield 19.3 miles
- Loughborough 18.1 miles
- West Bridgford 15.6 miles
- Long Eaton 10.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14 miles
- Swadlincote 13.9 miles
- Ilkeston 7.7 miles
- Coalville 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Quarndon Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Duffield Built-up area 1 mile
- Little Eaton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Allestree Ward 1.7 miles
- Kedleston Parish 1.8 miles
- Breadsall Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Milford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Darley Ward 2.6 miles
- Windley Parish 2.6 miles
- Belper South Ward 2.8 miles
- Weston Underwood Parish 2.8 miles
- Chaddesden North Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Duffield & Quarndon
DE56 4DT, DE56 4GJ, DE56 4ER, DE56 4FX, DE56 4DZ, DE22 5JR, DE56 4FZ, DE56 4DB, DE22 2JS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 37.3 miles
- Duffield Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Belper Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near Duffield & Quarndon Ad
- The Strutt Arms Hotel at The Elephant & Peacock 2.1 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 3.3 miles
- The Kedleston Country House 4 1.1 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 3.2 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 2.6 miles
- Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns 3 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 3.6 miles
Schools in Duffield & Quarndon
- The Curzon C of E Primary School Primary
- The Ecclesbourne School Secondary
- William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 4.4 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 8.3 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 11.2 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.2 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.6 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15.1 miles
- City Ground Stadium 15.3 miles