Willington and Findern
Ward in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.87, -1.551 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 30 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 (Derby) |
The ward centred on Willington and Findern sits in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, a short drive west of Derby. It spans river and rural landscapes - Willington lies close to the River Trent and nearby canal corridors while Findern remains a smaller village‑green community surrounded by farmland and pockets of the National Forest. The area combines commuter housing with local agriculture and small businesses.
There’s a noticeable industrial past in Willington, with coal‑mining and a former power station having shaped the local identity, while Findern retains a more traditional village feel with historic buildings, a parish church and active community groups. Walkable waterways, village pubs and regular local events keep the social life informal and rooted in local history.
Postcode districts covering Willington and Findern
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.5 miles
- Nottingham 17.2 miles
- Derby 4.2 miles
- Mansfield 24.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 5.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles
- Nuneaton 24.1 miles
- Cannock 22.7 miles
- Tamworth 18.1 miles
- Stafford 23.5 miles
- Loughborough 15.4 miles
- West Bridgford 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Findern Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Willington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Burnaston Parish 1.2 miles
- Twyford and Stenson Parish 1.5 miles
- Stenson Ward 1.7 miles
- Stenson Fields Parish 2.2 miles
- Etwall Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bearwardcote Parish 2.3 miles
- Repton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Littleover Ward 2.5 miles
- Blagreaves Ward 2.6 miles
- Egginton Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Willington and Findern
DE23 3AP, DE23 3WJ, DE65 6NY, DE65 6BR, DE23 3AL, DE65 6EP, DE23 3AX, DE23 3BD, DE65 6DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 29.9 miles
- Willington Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Peartree Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels in Willington and Findern Ad
Schools in Willington and Findern
- Findern Primary School Primary
- Willington Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 5.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 8 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9.3 miles
- East Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 10.5 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 14.9 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 15.3 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 16.7 miles