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 miles
- Derby 11.7 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 18.4 miles
- Mansfield 24 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 22.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13.6 miles
- Chesterfield 20.9 miles
- Cannock 24.1 miles
- Stafford 20.9 miles
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles
- Long Eaton 19.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 20.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Osmaston Parish 0.5 miles
- Edlaston and Wyaston Parish 1.2 miles
- Ashbourne Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Clifton and Compton Parish 1.4 miles
- Yeldersley Parish 1.5 miles
- Ashbourne North Ward 1.6 miles
- Offcote and Underwood Parish 1.8 miles
- Mayfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Yeaveley Parish 2.4 miles
- Bradley Parish 2.5 miles
- Shirley Parish 2.5 miles
- Rodsley Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ashbourne South
DE6 1BP, DE6 1GZ, DE6 1GY, DE6 1FP, DE6 1TB, DE6 1GX, DE6 1GU, DE6 1AW, DE6 1AS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.8 miles
- Idridgehay Railway Station 6.6 miles
- Wirksworth Railway Station 8.5 miles
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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 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 1.7 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 1.9 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 2.1 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 9.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.5 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.7 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 15.1 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.4 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 15.9 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 16.4 miles