Stenson
Ward in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.867, -1.511 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 33 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The electoral ward centred on Stenson sits on the western edge of South Derbyshire, bordering the city of Derby in Derbyshire, England. It is largely rural, with farmland, small settlements and attractive waterways - most notably the Trent and Mersey Canal and the nearby Stenson Reservoir on the River Trent - which draw walkers, anglers and birdwatchers.
Economically the ward mixes traditional agriculture with a substantial commuter population working in Derby and surrounding towns; its built environment reflects canal-era history and simple stone cottages rather than heavy industry. Community life is quiet and village-centred, with local clubs and conservation-minded groups active around the reservoir and towpaths, giving the area a strong sense of local identity despite its proximity to the city.
Postcode districts covering Stenson
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 23.2 miles
- Nottingham 15.8 miles
- Derby 3.4 miles
- Mansfield 23.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 6.9 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24.6 miles
- Nuneaton 23.7 miles
- Cannock 24.1 miles
- Tamworth 18.4 miles
- Loughborough 13.8 miles
- West Bridgford 16.4 miles
- Long Eaton 9.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 0.2 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 0.7 miles
- Willington and Findern Ward 1.7 miles
- Barrow upon Trent Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Findern Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Blagreaves Ward 1.9 miles
- Sinfin & Osmaston Ward 2 miles
- Foremark Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Ingleby Parish 2.2 miles
- Willington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Littleover Ward 2.4 miles
- Burnaston Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Stenson
DE24 3FD, DE24 3JW, DE24 3EX, DE24 3FY, DE24 3BN, DE24 3HA, DE73 7HJ, DE24 3BG, DE24 3GG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 30.2 miles
- Willington Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Stenson Ad
- ibis Budget Derby 3 2.2 miles
- The Bubble at Stenson 0.3 miles
- Littleover Lodge Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns 3 2.5 miles
- The Dragon 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park 3 4 miles
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby 4 4.2 miles
- The Boot at Repton 2.5 miles
- Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns 3 3.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Derby 4 4.4 miles
Schools in Stenson
- Stenson Fields Primary Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pride Park Stadium 4.3 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 6.3 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 10.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.9 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.3 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.2 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 15.6 miles