Hucknall
Built-up area in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.034, -1.211 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 53 48 |
| Population: | 29,728 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Hucknall is a former coal‑mining town in the district of Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, sitting just to the north of Nottingham. It occupies a transitional spot between suburban commuter belt and open countryside, with green spaces such as Arnot Hill Park close by and easy road access to the M1.
Historically shaped by the Nottinghamshire coalfield and railway links, Hucknall has shifted towards a mix of residential, light industry and retail. A notable cultural landmark is the parish church of St Mary Magdalene, the final resting place of Lord Byron, reflecting the town’s literary link to nearby Newstead Abbey, while modern tram and bus connections keep it closely linked to the city of Nottingham.
Postcode districts covering Hucknall
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 4.7 miles
- Derby 13.9 miles
- Mansfield 7.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 23.9 miles
- Chesterfield 17.6 miles
- Loughborough 18.5 miles
- West Bridgford 8.3 miles
- Long Eaton 10.5 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 6.7 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 17.1 miles
- Worksop 19.7 miles
- Swadlincote 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hucknall Central Ward 0.2 miles
- Hucknall North Ward 0.6 miles
- Hucknall West Ward 0.7 miles
- Hucknall South Ward 0.9 miles
- Linby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bestwood Village Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Papplewick Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bulwell Ward 2.2 miles
- Bestwood St. Albans Ward 2.2 miles
- Bulwell Forest Ward 2.5 miles
- Watnall & Nuthall West Ward 2.5 miles
- St. Albans Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Hucknall
NG15 7GU, NG15 5EN, NG15 6XQ, NG15 6SA, NG15 6RR, NG15 7TX, NG15 6RH, NG15 7TT, NG15 6TS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.1 miles
- Hucknall 0.7 miles
- Bulwell Station 2.4 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 6.6 miles
Hotels in Hucknall Ad
Schools in Hucknall
- Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Broomhill Junior School Primary
- Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Edgewood Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Hillside Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Holgate Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Hucknall National C of E Primary School Primary
- Leen Mills Primary School Primary
- The National C of E Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 6.3 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 7 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 7.2 miles
- City Ground Stadium 7.3 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 8.2 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.7 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 10.1 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 10.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.6 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.8 miles