Leen Valley
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.968, -1.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 53 41 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Leen Valley is an inner‑city ward north of Nottingham that follows the sinuous line of the River Leen, giving it a tucked‑in ribbon of green and riverside paths amid urban streets. The area has a visible industrial past - former mills and tight Victorian terraces sit alongside pockets of post‑war housing - so the landscape mixes a working‑class heritage with small parks and community green spaces.
Socially and economically the ward is one of contrasts: long‑standing local communities, a range of independent shops and social projects, and ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing and employment opportunities. Its close proximity to the city centre and decent transport links mean it often feels like a neighbourhood in transition, with community groups active in celebrating local history while pushing for investment.
Postcode districts covering Leen Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 23.8 miles
- Nottingham 1.1 miles
- Derby 12.2 miles
- Mansfield 12.3 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.6 miles
- Chesterfield 21.8 miles
- Loughborough 14 miles
- West Bridgford 4.2 miles
- Long Eaton 6.6 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 11.2 miles
- Grantham 23.6 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aspley Ward 0.9 miles
- Bilborough Ward 1 mile
- Nottingham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Basford Ward 1.3 miles
- Radford Ward 1.3 miles
- Hyson Green & Arboretum Ward 1.4 miles
- Wollaton West Ward 1.5 miles
- Berridge Ward 1.5 miles
- Nuthall East & Strelley Ward 1.5 miles
- Nuthall Parish 1.9 miles
- Lenton & Wollaton East Ward 1.9 miles
- Castle Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Leen Valley
NG8 5GT, NG8 3LZ, NG8 3QG, NG8 5AZ, NG8 5JB, NG8 3NE, NG8 5DB, NG8 3NY, NG8 5GH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.4 miles
- Bulwell Station 2.2 miles
- Nottingham Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Leen Valley Ad
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 1.2 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 2.2 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 1.4 miles
- Heritage Mews 4 2.5 miles
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 2 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 2.2 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 2.8 miles
- Hogs Head Hotel 3.8 miles
- The Bentinck Hotel 2.6 miles
Schools in Leen Valley
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy Secondary
- Nottingham Girls' Academy Secondary
- Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School Primary
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Secondary
- Woodlands Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 2.4 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 3.1 miles
- City Ground Stadium 3.4 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 4.2 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 11 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 11.6 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 11.7 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.1 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14 miles