Whittington Moor
Ward in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.251, -1.43 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 38 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Whittington Moor is a ward on the southern fringe of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, lying close to the town centre. It’s a largely residential area of Victorian terraces and later semi‑detached homes, interspersed with local shops, light industrial premises and community facilities, so it feels both suburban and conveniently urban.
The area has roots in the coal and manufacturing history typical of the region and today shows a mixed socio‑economic profile with council housing, private estates and active local groups. Good bus and road links make commuting straightforward, and a steady programme of local investment and small regeneration schemes has focused on improving housing, public spaces and community services.
Postcode districts covering Whittington Moor
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 8.5 miles
- Nottingham 22.2 miles
- Derby 23.6 miles
- Mansfield 12.2 miles
- Rotherham 12.6 miles
- Doncaster 22.8 miles
- Chesterfield 0.4 miles
- Barnsley 21.5 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.9 miles
- Worksop 13.8 miles
- Ilkeston 19.8 miles
- Arnold 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chesterfield Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Brockwell Ward 0.8 miles
- Brimington North Ward 1.1 miles
- Spire Ward 1.1 miles
- Brimington South Ward 1.1 miles
- Dunston Ward 1.2 miles
- Whittington Ward 1.5 miles
- Brampton East & Boythorpe Ward 1.5 miles
- Brimington Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Linacre Ward 1.6 miles
- Brampton West & Loundsley Green Ward 1.7 miles
- Rother Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Whittington Moor
S41 7BJ, S41 8RU, S41 8PU, S41 7LB, S41 9AF, S41 8RR, S41 8SH, S41 7JG, S41 9AB … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 23.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 29.3 miles
- Chesterfield Railway Station 1 mile
- Dronfield Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Whittington Moor Ad
- Casa Hotel 4 0.2 miles
- Devonshire Arms 5 3.4 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 7.2 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 6.2 miles
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 8.1 miles
- The Renishaw 5.4 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 8.9 miles
- Cavendish Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 8.6 miles
Schools in Whittington Moor
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Highfield Hall Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- B2net Stadium Stadium 0.2 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 2.5 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 4.7 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 7.4 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 7.6 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.7 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 8.3 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 8.7 miles
- University of Sheffield University 9.2 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 11 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 11.2 miles