Larklands
Ward in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.969, -1.299 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 41 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Larklands is a predominantly residential ward in the borough of Erewash, within Derbyshire, England. It is characterised by a mix of post‑war and later housing, local shops, primary schools and small pockets of green space, giving it a suburban feel while sitting within easy reach of larger towns. Many residents commute to nearby centres such as Derby and Nottingham, so good road and rail links help shape the local economy and daily life.
The area’s identity is largely community focused, with local clubs, community centres and occasional neighbourhood events shaping social life. Historically the ward grew as part of 20th‑century suburban expansion in the Erewash area, and today it presents a varied social mix of families, professionals and older residents alongside small businesses and service‑sector employment.
Postcode districts covering Larklands
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.7 miles
- Nottingham 5.3 miles
- Derby 8.4 miles
- Mansfield 13 miles
- Burton upon Trent 18.2 miles
- Chesterfield 20.2 miles
- Loughborough 14.3 miles
- West Bridgford 7.7 miles
- Long Eaton 5.5 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.7 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 21.8 miles
- Worksop 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ilkeston Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Little Hallam Ward 0.7 miles
- Hallam Fields Ward 0.9 miles
- Awsworth Road Ward 1 mile
- Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell Ward 1.3 miles
- Shipley View Ward 1.4 miles
- Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale Ward 1.5 miles
- Trowell Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Awsworth Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cotmanhay Ward 1.7 miles
- Stanton-by-Dale Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Swingate Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Larklands
DE7 5PT, DE7 5RT, DE7 5DG, DE7 8FZ, DE7 5DH, DE7 5BW, DE7 5DJ, DE7 5JJ, DE7 5RH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.6 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.4 miles
- Langley Mill Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Bulwell Station 4.8 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 6.5 miles
Hotels near Larklands Ad
- Nelson and Railway Inn 3 2.6 miles
- Eastwood Hall 4 3.9 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.5 miles
- Chatterley House 3 0.9 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 4.9 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway 4 4.2 miles
- Travelodge Nottingham Trowell M1 3 1.4 miles
- Hart's Hotel and Restaurant 4 6 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham 3 3.5 miles
Schools in Larklands
- Chaucer Infant School Primary
- Chaucer Junior School Primary
- Kensington Junior Academy Primary
- Larklands Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clifton Hall Country house 6 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 6.4 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 7 miles
- City Ground Stadium 7.2 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 7.2 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.2 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 12.3 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.8 miles