Welcome to Littleover

Littleover is a suburb of Derby, located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated approximately three miles southwest of the city centre and is bordered by the suburbs of Mickleover, Sunny Hill, and Normanton. The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Littleover was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and the village grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, with the construction of several mills and factories.

Today, Littleover is a thriving community with a population of around 15,000 people. The area is known for its excellent schools, including Littleover Community School, which was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Markeaton Park and the nearby Derby Arboretum, which was the first public park in England. Littleover has a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, and is well-connected to the rest of Derbyshire and the wider region by road and public transport.

Overall, Littleover is a vibrant and welcoming community with a rich history and a bright future. Whether you are looking for excellent schools, beautiful green spaces, or a range of local amenities, Littleover has something to offer. With its convenient location and strong sense of community, it is no wonder that so many people choose to call Littleover home.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 21.1°C

Feels Like: 21.1°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Littleover Community School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Wilding	Pastures Hill Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4BZ 01332513219 School Website
Derby High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Chapman	Hillsway Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3DT 01332514267 School Website
Carlyle Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Curtis	Carlisle Avenue Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3ES 1332760369 School Website
Wren Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Buckley	Jackson Avenue Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9AY 01332512732 School Website
Derby Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Logan	Rykneld Road Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4BX 01332523027 School Website
Ivy House School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Ian Armstrong	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332777920 School Website
Derby Moor Spencer Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Scott Doyle	Moorway Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 2FS 1332772706 School Website
St Peter's Church Of England Aided Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Frazer Smith	Thornhill Road Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 6FZ 1332767158 School Website
St Clare's School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Laura Russell	Rough Heanor Road Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9AZ 1332511757 School Website
Griffe Field Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mitchell	Grosvenor Drive Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3UQ 1332515718 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 2.29 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 2.62 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 3.70 Miles

Spondon Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX 4.75 Miles

Duffield Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP 6.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Watkins Travel 01332 540700 34 Tawny Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3XG 0.45 Miles
Safeline Travel Ltd 01332 601148 21 Haven Baulk Av, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 0.71 Miles
Executive Minibus 07811 362315 21 Havenbaulk Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BL 0.71 Miles
Fressingfield Chauffeuring 07802 442434 116 Blagreaves Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1FP 0.81 Miles
Superbus Executive Minibus Service 070 9284 2357 29 Micklecroft Gardens, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4QX 0.84 Miles
Chauffeur (Uk) Ltd 01332 720759 69 Penrhyn Ave, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6LB 0.94 Miles
Derby Airport Transfer 07967 808777 Littleover Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6JJ 1.01 Miles
Midland Van Hire And Minibus Hire 01332 768888 Sunnyhill Service Station, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1PT 1.20 Miles
City Cars Derby 01332 202794 19 Faire St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WB 1.45 Miles
Cash 4 Carz 07792 661246 39 May Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3UQ 1.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Elgin Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanmore Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillsway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jackson Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elms Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
De3 Muirfield Drive Littleover Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harpur Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uttoxeter Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
De3 Brierfield Way Mickleover Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leslie Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Callow Hill Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merridale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Havenbaulk Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Derbyshire Bcsc 01332 340131	Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE
Mickleover Surgery 01332 519160	Mickleover Surgery 10 Cavendish Way Mickleover Derby DE3 9BJ
Hollybrook Medical Centre 01332 523300	Hollybrook Medical Centre Hollybrook Way Heatherton Village Littleover,Derby DE23 3TX
Derby City South Healthcare Ltd 01332 523300	Hollybrook Medical Centre Hollybrook Way Hetherton Village Derby DE23 3TX
The Lanes Medical Centre	147 Normanton Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 6LF

Local Stores

Heatherton Village
District Centre
Hollybrook Way
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 3TZ
01332 512615
Store Website
0.76 miles

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SPAR - Harvest Energy Littleover
475 BURTON ROAD
LITTLEOVER
DE23 6FQ
01162 489 600
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highfields Vets
Tutbury Avenue Highfields Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 3AT 01332 327287 hello@highfieldvets.com Website 1.02 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
73 Devonshire Drive Mickleover Derby Derbyshire DE3 9HD 01332 518585 post@scarsdalevets.co. Website 1.06 miles

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Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
268 Blagreaves Lane Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 1PS 01332 776 681 Littleover@medivet.co.uk Website 1.25 miles

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Paw Print Veterinary Practice
197 Station Road Mickleover Derbyshire DE3 9FG 01332 959480 hello@pawprintvets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.
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Vets Now are our out of hours partners.

Companion Care Vets Derby Kingsway
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park Kingsway Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FA 01332 291 446 derbykingsway@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Rspca Derby And District Animal Centre
Fao Sandra Laker R S P C A 45 Abbey Street Derby Derbyshire DE22 3SJ 01332 344620 2.10 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road Derby DE22 5JH 4.03 miles

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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 4.58 miles

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 4.90 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 6.48 miles

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Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 8.01 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 9.89 miles

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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	27.7°C	31.1°C	31.5°C	32.5°C	31.3°C	29°C	27.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	31.9°C	35.9°C	35.3°C	36.6°C	35.5°C	32.3°C	30.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	26.2°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	24.2°C	26.1°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	29.9°C	27.2°C	27.2°C	25.3°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	28.7°C	27.7°C	27°C	26.2°C	28.5°C	33.7°C	35.3°C	33.3°C	29.6°C	29.6°C	27.7°C	25.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	22.4°C	25.5°C	28.1°C	28.8°C	28.4°C	27.5°C	25.3°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	23.8°C	28.2°C	31.8°C	32.1°C	31.2°C	30°C	27.4°C	25.7°C

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