Stanley
Built-up area in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.962, -1.378 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 41 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
Stanley is a small, semi-rural settlement in the borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, lying on the fringe of the urban belt between Derby and Nottingham and close to larger towns such as Ilkeston and Long Eaton. It feels quieter and more village-like than its neighbours, with lanes, older cottages and a largely residential character popular with commuters.
The area has roots in agriculture and in the wider industrial story of the Erewash valley, and today is best known for its local community life, proximity to green walking routes and easy access to the East Midlands transport network rather than any single landmark or big employer. Visitors or new residents typically value the combination of countryside access and convenience to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Stanley
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Derby 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Mansfield 14.9 miles24 km
- Burton upon Trent 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Chesterfield 20 miles32.2 km
- Loughborough 14.9 miles24 km
- West Bridgford 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Long Eaton 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 12 miles19.3 km
- Swadlincote 15 miles24.2 km
- Ilkeston 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Coalville 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Stanley and Stanley Common Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- West Hallam & Dale Abbey Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dale Abbey Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- West Hallam Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Mapperley Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Little Eaton & Stanley Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Morley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Smalley, Shipley & Horsley Woodhouse Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Smalley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Little Hallam Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Oakwood Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Shipley View Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Stanley
DE7 6FG, DE7 6FH, DE7 6FB, DE7 6FJ, DE7 6FL, DE7 6FE, DE7 6FF, DE7 6FD, DE7 6EZ
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 38.3 miles61.7 km
- Spondon Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Langley Mill Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Stanley Ad
- Morley Hayes Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Horsley Lodge Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- B&B Hotel Derby 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hogs Head Hotel 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Strutt Arms 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Novotel Nottingham Derby 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 4 4.3 miles7 km
Schools in Stanley
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.4 miles13.4 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Job's Wood Forest 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.2 km
- East Wood Forest 12.7 miles20.5 km