Shirland
Ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.125, -1.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 38 58 |
Shirland is a mixed rural and village ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, comprising several small settlements and surrounding farmland. It sits close to the urban edges of Alfreton and Clay Cross and is within commuting distance of Derby and Sheffield, with the open hills of the Peak District accessible a short drive away.
The area has a strong industrial past as part of the Derbyshire coalfield, visible in rows of 19th‑century terraces and former pit sites, but today the local economy is a mix of agriculture, light industry and commuters. Community life is anchored by village halls, pubs, sports clubs and voluntary groups, and there are plenty of footpaths and green spaces that reflect its semi‑rural character.
Postcode districts covering Shirland
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 17.2 miles
- Nottingham 14.9 miles
- Derby 15 miles
- Mansfield 9.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 23.9 miles
- Rotherham 21.2 miles
- Chesterfield 8.6 miles
- West Bridgford 18.5 miles
- Long Eaton 17.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 6.2 miles
- Worksop 18.3 miles
- Swadlincote 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mickley Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Shirland and Higham Parish 0.9 miles
- Shirland and Stonebroom Built-up area 1 mile
- Wessington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Brackenfield Parish 1.2 miles
- Stretton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Morton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- South Wingfield Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Pilsley & Morton Ward 2.1 miles
- Clay Cross South Ward 2.5 miles
- Alfreton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Clay Cross Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Shirland
DE55 6LR, DE55 6JU, DE55 6LH, DE55 6JE, DE55 6ED, DE55 6LU, DE55 6FT, DE55 6FU, DE55 6JD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.1 miles
- Alfreton Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Midland Railway - Butterley 4.4 miles
Hotels near Shirland Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 2 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 0.2 miles
- Oakhill 4 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 4.4 miles
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 3.9 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 9.2 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 5.9 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 8.7 miles
- The Strutt Arms 8.9 miles
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 9.7 miles
Schools in Shirland
- Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Shirland Primary School Primary
- Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Wessington Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Impact arena Stadium 2.8 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 5.6 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 7.3 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 9.3 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 9.7 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 10.5 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 10.5 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 13.1 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 13.9 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 14.2 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 14.4 miles