Sawley
Ward in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.882, -1.291 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 31 |
Sawley sits in the borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, tucked beside the River Trent close to the border with Nottinghamshire and neighbouring Long Eaton. Its riverside setting gives a mix of semi-rural green spaces, towpaths and suburban streets, making it popular for walkers, anglers and people seeking an easy commute into nearby Derby and Nottingham.
The area has a long local history tied to the river and transport routes, with historic mills and later light industry shaping its growth; today it is mainly residential with local shops, pubs, community clubs and sports facilities. Conservation-minded stretches along the river and pockets of older architecture lend the ward a distinct local character while community groups and events keep a village feel despite its proximity to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Sawley
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Nottingham 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Derby 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Mansfield 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 15.5 miles25 km
- Tamworth 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Loughborough 8.4 miles13.5 km
- West Bridgford 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Long Eaton 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hinckley 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.2 miles38.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Sawley Parish 0 miles0 km
- Long Eaton Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Wilsthorpe Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Long Eaton Central Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Breaston Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Nottingham Road Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Derby Road West Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Breaston and Draycott Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Derby Road East Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ratcliffe on Soar Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Thrumpton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Daleacre Hill Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Sawley
NG10 3BN, NG10 3FF, NG10 3TD, NG10 3AB, NG10 3GT, NG10 3BU, NG10 3EU, NG10 3DZ, NG10 3EQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Long Eaton Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- East Midlands Parkway Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Sawley Ad
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Hilton East Midlands Airport 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Best Western Premier Yew Lodge East Midlands Airport 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
Schools in Sawley
- Sawley Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Sawley Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clifton Hall Country house 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 5 miles8.1 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 7.7 miles12.4 km
- City Ground Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km