Ockbrook and Borrowash
Parish in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.919, -1.374 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 42 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The twin villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash sit in the borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, on the eastern approaches to Derby. Borrowash occupies a pleasant riverside setting by the River Derwent, while Ockbrook retains a compact village core with a notable historic Moravian chapel and a number of Georgian and Victorian houses, giving the area a mix of suburban and rural character.
Today the area functions largely as a commuter hub for Derby and nearby cities, but it still supports local shops, schools, sports clubs and active community groups; riverside paths, greenbelt farmland and nearby woodlands make it popular for walking and cycling. The blend of local heritage, village amenities and easy transport links helps keep a strong community feel alongside steady residential growth.
Postcode districts covering Ockbrook and Borrowash
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Nottingham 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Derby 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Mansfield 17.4 miles28 km
- Burton upon Trent 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Chesterfield 23 miles37 km
- Tamworth 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Loughborough 12.2 miles19.7 km
- West Bridgford 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Long Eaton 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Swadlincote 12.7 miles20.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ockbrook & Borrowash Ward 0 miles0 km
- Borrowash Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Hopwell Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Spondon Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Draycott and Church Wilne Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Draycott & Risley Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Dale Abbey Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Elvaston Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chaddesden East Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Breaston and Draycott Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Risley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- West Hallam & Dale Abbey Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Ockbrook and Borrowash
DE72 3JN, DE72 3GY, DE72 3XF, DE72 3GW, DE72 3TB, DE72 3JS, DE72 3HS, DE72 3TE, DE72 3HB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Birmingham International Airport 35.8 miles57.5 km
- Spondon Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Derby Midland Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Ockbrook and Borrowash Ad
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Horse and Jockey 4.3 miles6.9 km
Schools in Ockbrook and Borrowash
- Ashbrook Infant School Primary
- Ashbrook Junior School Primary
- Redhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- City Ground Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Job's Wood Forest 13.5 miles21.7 km