Morley
Built-up area in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.957, -1.421 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 38 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
Morley is a small village in the borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, England, set in the gently rolling countryside between the larger towns of Ilkeston and Heanor. It feels distinctly rural, with narrow lanes, traditional stone and brick cottages and access to footpaths and green spaces that link into the Erewash Valley landscape; the village is handy for commuters heading to Derby or Nottingham while still retaining a quiet, village atmosphere.
Historically the area around Morley was agricultural and later influenced by the coal and textile trades of the East Midlands, and you can still see echoes of that mixed economy in local buildings and land use. Social life tends to centre on a village hall or local pub and community events, giving it a close-knit feel despite being close to larger urban centres, and many residents value the blend of countryside living with easy access to regional amenities.
Postcode districts covering Morley
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Derby 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Mansfield 16.1 miles26 km
- Burton upon Trent 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Chesterfield 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Loughborough 15.5 miles25 km
- West Bridgford 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Long Eaton 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 13 miles20.9 km
- Swadlincote 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Ilkeston 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Coalville 16.3 miles26.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Little Eaton & Stanley Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Breadsall Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Oakwood Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Chaddesden North Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stanley and Stanley Common Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stanley Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Morley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Little Eaton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Hallam & Dale Abbey Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Chaddesden West Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dale Abbey Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chaddesden East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Morley
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Spondon Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Morley Ad
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 1 mile1.6 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Strutt Arms 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Aston Court Derby City Centre by Belvilla 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 6.6 miles10.7 km
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Job's Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- East Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- City Ground Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.4 miles20 km