Shottle and Postern
Parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.033, -1.54 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 30 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
The parish of Shottle and Postern sits in the largely rural district of Amber Valley in Derbyshire, England, a patchwork of rolling farmland, stone cottages and quiet lanes on the southern fringe of the Peak District. It’s a dispersed community rather than a single village, with traditional farmsteads, hedgerows and bridleways that make it popular with walkers and riders seeking a peaceful countryside experience.
Economically the area remains anchored in agriculture, though many residents commute to nearby towns such as Belper and Derby, and the built heritage - listed houses and old farm buildings - reflects a long rural history. Local social life is small scale and community-led, with a parish council and occasional village events preserving a sense of place amid changing rural pressures and interest from visitors exploring the nearby Peak District and Derbyshire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Shottle and Postern
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Nottingham 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Derby 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Mansfield 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Chesterfield 15.6 miles25 km
- Loughborough 22.6 miles36.3 km
- West Bridgford 18.7 miles30 km
- Long Eaton 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Swadlincote 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Ilkeston 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Alport & South West Parishes Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Turnditch Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Idridgehay and Alton Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hazelwood Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ashleyhay Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Belper North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Windley Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kirk Ireton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Biggin Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Alderwasley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Belper Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ambergate Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Shottle and Postern
DE56 2LS, DE56 2DZ, DE56 2DR, DE56 2LG, DE56 2DS, DE56 2LX, DE56 2EE, DE56 2DP, DE56 2ED … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Manchester Airport 37.7 miles60.6 km
- Idridgehay Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Belper Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Shottle and Postern Ad
- The Strutt Arms 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Oakhill 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Bear Inn 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Lion Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stables Ashbourne 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
Local points of interest
- Job's Wood Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 6.2 miles10 km
- East Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km