Cropwell
Ward in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.907, -0.984 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 68 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01949 (Whatton) |
Cropwell is an electoral ward in the borough of Rushcliffe, located in the south of Nottinghamshire, England. It covers the neighbouring villages of Cropwell Bishop and Cropwell Butler and sits in a predominantly rural landscape on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir, a short drive from Nottingham and the market town of Bingham. The setting is largely agricultural with open fields and hedgerows, giving it a distinctly village character despite good road links for commuters to nearby urban centres.
The ward combines historic roots and active community life: both villages have medieval origins, parish churches and a number of listed buildings, while local amenities centre on village halls, pubs and sports clubs. Economically it remains a mix of farming and small businesses, notably a Stilton cheese creamery in Cropwell Bishop, and the area attracts residents who value a quieter rural lifestyle within easy reach of city services. Socially it is typical of small English villages, with volunteers and local societies playing a big part in day-to-day life.
Postcode districts covering Cropwell
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Nottingham 9 miles14.5 km
- Derby 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Mansfield 18.7 miles30 km
- Loughborough 14 miles22.5 km
- West Bridgford 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Long Eaton 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Grantham 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Newark-on-Trent 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ilkeston 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Coalville 20.1 miles32.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Cropwell Bishop Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Tithby Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Cropwell Butler Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Colston Bassett Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Owthorpe Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wiverton Hall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cotgrave Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kinoulton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Upper Saxondale Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Langar cum Barnstone Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Nevile & Langar Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bingham South Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Cropwell
NG12 3DE, NG12 3GR, NG12 3GA, NG12 3UG, NG12 3SD, NG12 3AF, NG12 3GL, NG12 3BY, NG12 3RL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.7 miles63.9 km
- Bingham Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Radcliffe Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Cropwell Ad
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Heritage Mews 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Colwick Hall Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
Schools in Cropwell
- Cropwell Bishop Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.4 km
- City Ground Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 7 miles11.3 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 7.5 miles12 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 17.9 miles28.9 km