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 miles
- Nottingham 15.9 miles
- Derby 8.9 miles
- Mansfield 16.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 16.3 miles
- Chesterfield 15.6 miles
- Loughborough 22.6 miles
- West Bridgford 18.7 miles
- Long Eaton 14.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 12.7 miles
- Swadlincote 17.8 miles
- Ilkeston 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alport & South West Parishes Ward 0.5 miles
- Turnditch Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Idridgehay and Alton Parish 1.5 miles
- Hazelwood Parish 1.7 miles
- Ashleyhay Parish 2 miles
- Belper North Ward 2.1 miles
- Windley Parish 2.2 miles
- Kirk Ireton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Biggin Parish 2.8 miles
- Alderwasley Parish 2.8 miles
- Belper Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Ambergate Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Shottle and Postern
DE56 2ED, DE56 2DR, DE56 2LX, DE56 2DZ, DE56 2LS, DE56 2LG, DE56 2LY, DE56 2DT, DE56 2DY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 37.7 miles
- Idridgehay Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Belper Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Shottle and Postern Ad
- The Lion Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Strutt Arms Hotel at The Elephant & Peacock 3.3 miles
- Alison House 4 5.2 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 2.7 miles
- The Canal 3.8 miles
- Greyhound Hotel 3 5.3 miles
- The Red Lion 3 7.1 miles
- Makeney Hall Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- New Bath Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 5.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Job's Wood Forest 5.6 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- East Wood Forest 6.7 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 7.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.9 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 9 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 13 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 13.8 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 15 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 15.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 15.7 miles