Traditional county: Derbyshire · Unitary authority: City of Derby · Region: East Midlands
Explore Oakwood, Derbyshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Oakwood map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Oakwood |
| Traditional County | Derbyshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of Derby |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.943422 |
| Longitude | -1.431936 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Oakwood is defined by its proximity to the larger city of Derby, yet it retains a distinct suburban feel. It lies 3.7 km north-east of Derby (from Derby: bearing 56°T, OS grid SK 382 385), and is situated south-east of Breadsall village. This East Midlands locale benefits from its position within Derbyshire, offering residents a blend of accessible urban amenities and the quieter pace of a suburban setting. Oakwood's development has largely been shaped by its expansion as a residential area serving the employment centres of Derby. While not boasting ancient historical sites within its immediate boundaries, Oakwood is part of a region rich in history, with nearby Derby offering a wealth of heritage. The landscape surrounding Oakwood is typical of the Derbyshire countryside, featuring gentle undulations and agricultural land that hints at the area's past.
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Explore Oakwood, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.943422, -1.431936. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |