Area Info for Longford (Derbyshire)

Longford, Derbyshire, UK

Longford is a small village located within the county of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated near the city of Derby, providing a rural setting with close proximity to urban amenities. The village is known for its peaceful environment and traditional English countryside charm.

Geography and Location

Longford lies to the south of Derby city centre, offering easy access to the city while maintaining a distinct rural character. The area is characterised by open fields, residential housing, and some local farms. It is well-connected via local roads and is within reasonable distance to major transport links, including the M1 motorway and Derby railway station.

History and Development

While specific historical details about Longford are limited, the village has developed over the years as a residential area with a mix of historic and modern buildings. Its proximity to Derby has contributed to its growth as a commuter village for those working in the city.

Community and Amenities

Longford features a small community with local amenities that serve residents, including a few shops, pubs, and community facilities. The area is popular among families and individuals seeking a quiet lifestyle close to Derby. The village benefits from nearby parks and green spaces, ideal for outdoor activities.

Notable Features

The village is known for its scenic surroundings and traditional English village atmosphere. It is also close to the Derbyshire countryside, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring nature.

Additional Information

Longford is part of the Derbyshire Dales district and falls under the jurisdiction of Derbyshire County Council. It is a desirable location for those seeking a balance between rural tranquillity and access to urban facilities.
Education
School
Longford CofE Primary School0.55 miles
Main Street, Longford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3DR
Long Lane Church of England Primary School2.18 miles
Long Lane, Dalbury Lees, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5BJ
Church Broughton CofE Primary School3.03 miles
Main Street, Church Broughton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5AS
Brailsford CofE Primary School3.27 miles
Luke Lane, Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3BY
Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School3.46 miles
Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW
Ashbourne Hilltop Infant School4.58 miles
Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB
Kirk Langley CofE Primary School4.60 miles
Moor Lane, Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4LQ
Bradley CofE Primary School4.73 miles
Yew Tree Lane, Bradley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1PG
Marston Montgomery Primary School4.96 miles
Thurvaston Road, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF
Clifton CofE Primary School5.06 miles
Cross Side, Clifton Village, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2GJ
Mugginton CofE Primary School5.19 miles
Weston Underwood, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4PL
John Port School5.20 miles
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU
Heath Fields Primary School5.21 miles
Field Avenue, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EQ
Sudbury Primary School5.26 miles
School Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HZ
Hilton Primary School5.27 miles
Peacroft Lane, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5GH
Etwall Primary School5.37 miles
Egginton Road, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6NB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Ashbourne (Acec)5.67 miles
Adult Community Education Centre, Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ
Tutbury Health Centre5.84 miles
Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NA
Trent Pts (Markeaton House)7.91 miles
Markeaton House, 3 Slater Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1GT
Trent Cbt Services7.91 miles
Markeaton House, 3 Slater Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1GT
Rykneld7.98 miles
Rykneld, Bedford Close, Off Bedford Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HQ
Audrey House8.07 miles
Audrey House, 17 Vernon Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1FT
Woodlands Lodge8.14 miles
Woodlands Lodge, 111 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3NL
Vanscan Ltd8.17 miles
The Consulting Rooms, 81 Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1FL
Clinical Diagnostix Ltd - Derby8.17 miles
M P S Accountancy, 80 Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1FL
Balance Street Practice (Community Health)8.22 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Practice8.22 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Health Centre8.22 miles
Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Balance Street Health Centre8.22 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
63 Duffield Road8.25 miles
63 Duffield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1AA
Northgate Surgery Uttoxeter (Regional Hearing Specialists)8.29 miles
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7FN
Temple House8.55 miles
Mill Hill Lane,, DE23 6SA
GP
Brailsford Medical Centre2.99 miles
The Green, Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6 3BX
Dove River Practice, Sudbury5.12 miles
Gib Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HY
DRS MACLEOD, CURRY, WARD AND VOSE5.37 miles
Ashbourne Medical Practice, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DR
Drs Broom, Ward, Shelly & Maxwell-Jones5.40 miles
The Surgery, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RR
Wellbrook Medical Centre5.56 miles
Welland Road, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5GZ
Dove River Practice, Tutbury5.84 miles
Tutbury Health Centre, Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, DE13 9NA
The Tutbury Practice5.84 miles
Tutbury Health Centre, Monk Street, Tutbury, Burton On Trent, Staffs, DE13 9NA
Hulland Ward Medical Centre5.91 miles
Main Road, Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, DE6 3EA
The Mickleover Medical Centre6.15 miles
Vicarage Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derby, DE3 0HA
Mickleover Surgery6.48 miles
10 Cavendish Way, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9BJ
Mill View Surgery6.52 miles
Mill Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 5JX
ALLEN GR6.88 miles
31 Humbleton Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4AU
LACEY P6.91 miles
5 Tufnell Gardens, Mackworth, Derby, DE22 4DY
Hollybrook Medical Centre7.16 miles
Hollybrook Way, Heatherton Village, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3TX
Dr Holloway & Partners - Park Farm Surgery7.70 miles
Park Farm Drive, Allestree, Derby, Derby, DE22 2RP
Park Medical Practice University of Derby7.70 miles
T Block, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1GB
Hospital
St. Oswald's Hospital5.37 miles
Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital7.16 miles
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4SN
Royal Derby Hospital7.23 miles
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Kingsway Site7.29 miles
Kingsway Site, Kingsway, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Radbourne Unit7.44 miles
Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WQ
Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent8.75 miles
Belvedere Road, Burton -on- Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0RB
London Road Community Hospital9.08 miles
London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QY
Babington Hospital9.68 miles
Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper, Derby, Derbyshire, DE56 1WH
Cygnet Hospital Derby9.74 miles
City Gate, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WZ
Barton Under Needwood Cottage Hospital12.65 miles
Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8LT
Cheadle Hospital13.17 miles
Royal Walk, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1NS
Ripley Hospital13.30 miles
Sandham Lane,, DE5 3HE
Whitworth Hospital15.04 miles
330 Bakewell Road,, DE4 2JD
Ilkeston Community Hospital15.33 miles
Heanor Road,, DE7 8LN
Ashby & District Hospital16.25 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
Leek Moorlands Hospital17.56 miles
Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5BQ
Pharmacy
Good Life Pharmacy5.31 miles
60-62 Station Road, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5EL
Lloydspharmacy5.37 miles
Ashbourne Health Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DR
Jhoots Pharmacy5.38 miles
5 Neighbourhood Centre, Witham Close, Hilton, DE65 5JR
Etwall Pharmacy5.42 miles
4-6 Chestnut Grove, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6NG
Hilton Pharmacy Ltd5.56 miles
Welland Road, Hilton, Derbyshire, DE65 5GZ
Boots5.57 miles
7 Horse & Jockey Yard, St John Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GH
Dean and Smedley Ltd5.88 miles
16 High Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9LP
Burrows and Close (Bulwell) Ltd6.27 miles
46 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 5GH
Morningside Pharmacy6.33 miles
79 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9HD
Tesco Stores Limited6.43 miles
Tesco pharmacy, Kipling Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9NH
Dean and Smedley Ltd6.87 miles
75 Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby, Derby, DE22 4BG
Dean and Smedley Ltd7.15 miles
Unit 2,Heatherton Dis Ctr, Hollybrook Way, Heatherton Village, DE23 3TZ
Boots7.50 miles
Unit 6 Kingsway Retail Park, Derby, DE22 3FA
Sainsburys Pharmacy7.50 miles
J Sainsburys Store, Kingsway Retail Park, Derby, DE22 3FA
Boots7.72 miles
50 Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QN
Jhoots Pharmacy7.75 miles
562 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6DF
Leisure
Park
EDNASTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)2.72 miles
SUDBURY HALL (Grade II Listed)4.95 miles
KEDLESTON HALL (Grade I Listed)6.34 miles
MICKLEOVER MEADOWS6.38 miles
STEPPING GREEN7.87 miles
THE OLD CEMETERY, DERBY (Grade II Listed)7.99 miles
SUNNYDALE PARK8.13 miles
ALLESTREE PARK8.19 miles
KINGFISHER TRAIL8.55 miles
DARLEY AND NUTWOOD8.66 miles
DUFFIELD MILLENIUM MEADOW8.82 miles
DERBY ARBORETUM (Grade II* Listed)8.97 miles
ALTON TOWERS (Grade I Listed)9.08 miles
ILAM ESTATE9.22 miles
SINFIN MOOR9.29 miles
NOTTINGHAM ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.82 miles
Shop
Groceries
Hilton Convenience Store5.14 miles
23-25 Main Street, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 5GG
M&S Ashbourne Simply Food5.31 miles
Unit B1and B2, Waterside Retail Park Ashbourne, DE6 1DG
Nisa Mr S P S Gill5.31 miles
Station Rd, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EL
ALDI Carnation Way5.34 miles
Ashbourne, DE6 1AY
Tesco Derby (Express)5.38 miles
Witham Close, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5JR
Co-op Derby5.41 miles
Hatton, DE65 5EL
Sainsbury's Ashbourne5.41 miles
Coopers Mill, King Edward Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1BW
ALDI Huntspill Road5.45 miles
Hilton, DE65 5HD
Waitrose Ashbourne5.50 miles
Shawcroft Centre, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GF
Co-op Ashbourne5.52 miles
Ashbourne, DE6 1GF
Scraggs Convenience Store5.69 miles
Mayfield Road, Mayfield, Ashbourne Derby DE6 2BN
Sainsbury's Mickleover Local6.22 miles
55 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9GJ
Tesco Derby (Superstore)6.35 miles
Kipling Dr, Mickleover, Derby, Derby, DE3 9NH
M&S Fairway Bp6.44 miles
Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE3 9GE
Rocester Village Stores6.59 miles
Ashbourne Road, Rocester Uttoxeter ST14 5LF
SPAR Rocester6.64 miles
Spar Store, 60 High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 5JU
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport16.70 miles
Sheffield City Airport33.61 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 133.89 miles
Birmingham International Airport33.96 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 234.03 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport40.66 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport63.99 miles
Bus Stop
School (N)0.47 miles
School (S)0.47 miles
Ostrich Inn (E)0.63 miles
Ostrich Inn (W)0.63 miles
Red Lion (S)1.05 miles
Red Lion (N)1.05 miles
Dairy House Farm (S)1.51 miles
Dairy House Farm (N)1.51 miles
Cross Roads (W)1.54 miles
Cross Roads (E)1.54 miles
Church (SW)1.74 miles
Church (NE)1.74 miles
Church (S)1.75 miles
Church (N)1.76 miles
Cropper Lane (W)1.80 miles
Cropper Lane (E)1.80 miles
Railway Station
Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station5.44 miles
Willington Rail Station7.88 miles
Uttoxeter Rail Station7.99 miles
Duffield Rail Station8.72 miles
Peartree Rail Station9.23 miles
Derby Rail Station9.26 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station9.60 miles
Belper Rail Station9.99 miles
Spondon Rail Station11.45 miles
Ambergate Rail Station11.65 miles
Whatstandwell Rail Station12.19 miles
Cromford Rail Station12.98 miles
Matlock Bath Rail Station13.44 miles
Matlock Rail Station14.44 miles
Langley Mill Rail Station15.47 miles
Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station15.83 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DE6 3DS)
Number of Properties in Catchment35
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)3
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)1
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
PARKLANDS
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DS		£600,000
2025-02-05
detached
freehold
HAZELDENE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£770,000
2025-01-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2025-01-29   £770,000
Sold 2017-02-21   £20,000
Sold 2016-06-10   £466,000
Sold 2003-08-19   £327,000
MILVERTON
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£800,000
2022-12-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-13   £575,000
Sold 2017-03-24   £460,000
THE WEATHERCOCK
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£610,000
2022-07-08
detached
freehold
RUSSETS
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£585,000
2021-11-15
detached
freehold
1, SCHOOL ROW
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£250,000
2020-12-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-10-11   £192,500
TWO TREES
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£450,000
2020-06-19
detached
freehold
SEPYCOE FARM
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£415,000
2020-01-16
detached
freehold
1, PUMPHOUSE COTTAGE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£224,000
2019-07-26
terraced
freehold
THE GABLES
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£380,000
2019-07-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-07-26   £249,995
OLD ORCHARDS
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£390,000
2018-12-20
detached
freehold
BRIMAR
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£269,950
2018-10-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-11-03   £169,000
MILLBROOK
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£515,000
2017-12-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-01-09   £400,000
Sold 2012-01-27   £400,000
Sold 2003-09-19   £316,000
WHEELWRIGHT BARN
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£210,000
2017-07-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
SCHOOL COTTAGE, SCHOOL ROW
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£352,500
2017-07-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-12-10   £297,000
Sold 2003-07-31   £245,000
POST OFFICE FARM
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£2,500
2017-02-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOLME LEA
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£355,000
2014-12-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-01-24   £335,000
Sold 2003-06-30   £195,000
OAKFIELD HOUSE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£499,950
2014-07-15
detached
freehold
PUMP HOUSE (3)
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£310,000
2010-01-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-01-12   £285,000
BROOKSIDE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£495,000
2009-05-07
detached
freehold
THORN HEDGES
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£180,000
2008-05-06
detached
freehold
WYNSMOOR
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£385,000
2006-06-16
detached
freehold
THREEWAYS
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£415,150
2004-11-12
detached
freehold
MILL DAM COTTAGE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£330,000
2003-07-15
detached
freehold
THE OLD FORGE HOUSE
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£325,000
2002-07-19
detached
freehold
PEACEHAVEN
LONGFORD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 3DR		£90,000
2001-03-01
detached
freehold
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