Ockbrook and Borrowash
Parish in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.919, -1.374 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles
- Nottingham 9.1 miles
- Derby 4.2 miles
- Mansfield 17.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13.6 miles
- Chesterfield 23 miles
- Tamworth 24.3 miles
- Loughborough 12.2 miles
- West Bridgford 10.2 miles
- Long Eaton 4.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.7 miles
- Swadlincote 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ockbrook & Borrowash Ward 0 miles
- Borrowash Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Hopwell Parish 1.1 miles
- Spondon Ward 1.5 miles
- Draycott and Church Wilne Parish 2 miles
- Draycott & Risley Ward 2 miles
- Dale Abbey Parish 2.2 miles
- Elvaston Parish 2.3 miles
- Chaddesden East Ward 2.4 miles
- Breaston and Draycott Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Risley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- West Hallam & Dale Abbey Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Ockbrook and Borrowash
DE72 3GB, DE72 3HP, DE72 3RY, DE72 3QU, DE72 3RG, DE72 3GT, DE72 3WR, DE72 3XS, DE72 3LX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 6.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 35.8 miles
- Spondon Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Derby Midland Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.7 miles
Hotels near Ockbrook and Borrowash Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 3.5 miles
- Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns 2.4 miles
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham 3 3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Derby East 3 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 4.1 miles
- Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 4.2 miles
- Hotel at Derby Conference Centre 3 3.2 miles
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 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 6.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 7.4 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 10 miles
- City Ground Stadium 10.2 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 12.1 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 13.5 miles