Foston and Scropton
Parish in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.883, -1.704 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 19 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01283 (Burton-on-Trent) |
Foston and Scropton form a compact, largely rural parish in South Derbyshire, on the fringe of the Trent valley in Derbyshire. The area is characterised by arable fields, hedgerows and a mix of traditional stone cottages and more recent housing; it sits within easy reach of larger centres such as Derby, Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, making it popular with commuters as well as locals tied to farming.
Community life is centred on the village hall, church and local pubs, with a steady programme of parish events and activities; economically the settlements combine agriculture with small businesses and light industry, and a number of converted barns and listed buildings hint at a long, quietly layered local history.
Postcode districts covering Foston and Scropton
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 23 miles
- Derby 9.8 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 21 miles
- Walsall 23.9 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 24.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 22.6 miles
- Cannock 18.2 miles
- Tamworth 18.1 miles
- Stafford 17.5 miles
- Loughborough 21.6 miles
- West Bridgford 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Foston Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Church Broughton Parish 1.1 miles
- Hatton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hoon Parish 1.9 miles
- Barton Blount Parish 1.9 miles
- Tutbury Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Marston on Dove Parish 2.4 miles
- Sutton on the Hill Parish 2.7 miles
- Oaks Green Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Boylestone Parish 2.8 miles
- Sudbury Parish 2.8 miles
- Hilton Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Foston and Scropton
DE65 5PJ, DE65 5BE, DE65 5PR, DE65 5PN, DE65 5AX, DE65 5BX, DE65 5PX, DE65 5PY, DE65 5PL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.1 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 29.7 miles
- Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Burton-on-Trent Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near Foston and Scropton Ad
- The Boars Head Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Dog and Partridge Hotel 3 2 miles
- Host & Stay | The Stable 3.2 miles
- Dovecliff Hall Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent 4 5.6 miles
- ibis Budget Derby 3 6.1 miles
- ibis Styles Burton On Trent 3 6.2 miles
- The Cow Dalbury 5.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Burton on Trent 3 6.2 miles
- The Dragon 6.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- East Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 7.7 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 8.5 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 10.9 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 11.9 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 14.4 miles
- Ingestre Hall Estate 14.5 miles
- Radmore Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles