Ashbourne South
Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.997, -1.716 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 19 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01335 (Ashbourne) |
Ashbourne South covers the southern part of the market town of Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire. It is largely residential with pockets of local shops, cafes and Georgian stone buildings close to the town centre and the River Henmore, with good road links to the A52 and A515 that make it a popular base for commuters and local visitors.
The area has a strong local identity tied to Ashbourne's market-town history and lively calendar - most famously the annual Shrovetide football - and benefits from proximity to the Peak District and recreational routes such as the Tissington Trail and scenic spots like Dovedale. Tourism, retail and small services are important to the local economy, while community groups and events give the ward a village-like social feel despite its town-centre location.
Postcode districts covering Ashbourne South
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Derby 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Mansfield 24 miles38.7 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Chesterfield 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Cannock 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Stafford 20.9 miles33.6 km
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Long Eaton 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Osmaston Parish 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Edlaston and Wyaston Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Ashbourne Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Clifton and Compton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Yeldersley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ashbourne North Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Offcote and Underwood Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Mayfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Yeaveley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bradley Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Shirley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Rodsley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Ashbourne South
DE6 1DF, DE6 1TZ, DE6 1SJ, DE6 1BY, DE6 1BH, DE6 1HF, DE6 1NG, DE6 1LS, DE6 1HA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Manchester Airport 33.8 miles54.4 km
- Idridgehay Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Wirksworth Railway Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Ashbourne South Ad
- Stables Ashbourne 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Duncombe Arms 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Biggin Hall Country House Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The White Hart Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Strutt Arms 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Bear Inn 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Tyger Inn Derby 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Whiston Hall 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Lion Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Ashbourne South
- Clifton C of E Primary School Primary
- Osmaston C of E (VC) Primary School Primary
- St Oswald's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- East Wood Forest 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Rough Wood Forest 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 1.9 miles3 km
- Job's Wood Forest 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles25 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km