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 miles39.8 km
- Nottingham 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Derby 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Mansfield 13 miles20.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Chesterfield 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Loughborough 14.3 miles23.1 km
- West Bridgford 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Long Eaton 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Newark-on-Trent 21.8 miles35 km
- Worksop 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ilkeston Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Little Hallam Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hallam Fields Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Awsworth Road Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Shipley View Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Trowell Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Awsworth Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cotmanhay Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stanton-by-Dale Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Swingate Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Larklands
DE7 5EU, DE7 5NN, DE7 5DS, DE7 5AA, DE7 5PY, DE7 5ED, DE7 5BX, DE7 5LF, DE7 5RG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Langley Mill Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bulwell Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Larklands Ad
- Hogs Head Hotel 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Horse and Jockey 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Eastwood Hall 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
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 miles9.6 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- City Ground Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Donington Park Recreation 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Field Mill Stadium 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 13.8 miles22.1 km