Mapperley
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.974, -1.135 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 58 42 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Mapperley is a leafy, largely residential ward on high ground to the north‑east of Nottingham, known for its tree‑lined streets and a mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing. Parts of the area, notably Mapperley Park, are conservation zones with large villas and attractive period detail, and the elevated position gives pleasant views back towards the city.
The neighbourhood has a quiet, local feel with independent shops, cafés and community amenities along Mapperley Road and Mapperley Plains, and is popular with families and commuting professionals thanks to good bus links and proximity to the city. Its character reflects Victorian expansion tied to Nottingham's industrial and lace‑trade prosperity, and there are active resident and conservation groups who work to preserve the area's historic streetscape.
Postcode districts covering Mapperley
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 23.9 miles
- Nottingham 1.6 miles
- Derby 14.8 miles
- Mansfield 12.1 miles
- Burton upon Trent 24.1 miles
- Chesterfield 22.8 miles
- Loughborough 14.8 miles
- West Bridgford 3.4 miles
- Long Eaton 8.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 11.8 miles
- Grantham 21.1 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 15.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sherwood Ward 0.9 miles
- St. Ann's Ward 1 mile
- Porchester Ward 1 mile
- Carlton Hill Ward 1.1 miles
- Woodthorpe Ward 1.2 miles
- Berridge Ward 1.3 miles
- Hyson Green & Arboretum Ward 1.6 miles
- Nottingham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Dales Ward 1.6 miles
- Cavendish Ward 1.7 miles
- Phoenix Ward 1.8 miles
- Castle Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Mapperley
NG5 4EP, NG3 5DU, NG3 2PT, NG3 5PL, NG3 5BD, NG3 4LN, NG3 4HD, NG3 5DR, NG3 3EQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 35.5 miles
- Nottingham Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Carlton Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 1.9 miles
Hotels in Mapperley Ad
- Best Western Plus Nottingham Westminster Hotel 4
- Best Western Westminster Hotel 3
- Cotswold Hotel
- Bushrah House 2
- The Cotswold
- Ebers Hotel
Schools in Mapperley
- Hogarth Academy Primary
- Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College Independent - secondary
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 1.6 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 2.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 2.2 miles
- City Ground Stadium 2.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 5.3 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.2 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 11.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 13.2 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.5 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 13.6 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 14.1 miles