Wollaton West
Ward in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.95, -1.219 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 39 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Wollaton West is a largely residential ward on the western edge of Nottingham, centred on the well-established suburb of Wollaton. It combines 1930s semi-detached and post‑war housing with pockets of more recent development, and sits alongside generous green space, making it popular with commuters and families who value quieter streets but easy access to the city.
The area is best known for its proximity to Wollaton Park and the striking Elizabethan Wollaton Hall, a focal point for leisure, walking and occasional cultural events - the hall even featured as Wayne Manor in a major film. Locally there’s a mix of small shops, schools and community groups, giving the ward a settled, community‑centred feel while still being connected to Nottingham’s wider economic and cultural life.
Postcode districts covering Wollaton West
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 22.7 miles
- Nottingham 2.4 miles
- Derby 11 miles
- Mansfield 13.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20.3 miles
- Chesterfield 22.6 miles
- Loughborough 12.7 miles
- West Bridgford 4.1 miles
- Long Eaton 5.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 12.2 miles
- Grantham 24.3 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Beeston North Ward 1 mile
- Bilborough Ward 1.1 miles
- Bramcote Ward 1.2 miles
- Lenton & Wollaton East Ward 1.3 miles
- Leen Valley Ward 1.5 miles
- Beeston Central Ward 1.7 miles
- Beeston West Ward 1.7 miles
- Beeston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Radford Ward 1.9 miles
- Aspley Ward 2 miles
- Stapleford North Ward 2.1 miles
- Beeston Rylands Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Wollaton West
NG8 2AF, NG8 2AR, NG8 2SY, NG8 2AU, NG8 2FX, NG8 1GG, NG8 2GQ, NG8 2RZ, NG8 1FN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.4 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.8 miles
- Beeston Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Attenborough Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 3 miles
Hotels near Wollaton West Ad
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 1.6 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 2.6 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 2.3 miles
- Heritage Mews 4 3 miles
- Claremont Hotel 2.9 miles
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 2.6 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 2.7 miles
- The Horse and Jockey 2.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 3.2 miles
Schools in Wollaton West
- Fernwood Primary School Primary
- Fernwood School Secondary
- Middleton Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 3 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 3.4 miles
- City Ground Stadium 3.6 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 5.4 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 9.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 10.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 12 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 13 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles