Heanor is a compact market town in Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England. The town is located on a hill-top of a valley that has been formed by the Erewash River which feeds into the River Trent. Ancient Britons would travel through Heanor to use the area as hunting grounds and returning to their homes in the caves of Nottingham, Mansfield and the Peak District. Heanor was very much an agricultural village until the industrial revolution where a large amount of jobs became available, which consequently bought more people and housing into the area. There are a range of properties within the area, with detached, semi-detached, bungalows and apartments on offer, all of which are suited to a mix of residents.
As Heanor is only a small market town, there are only a handful of local amenities and attractions which can be found within the area. Residents can enjoy the likes of Shipley Country Park, Escape Play, MFA Bowl Ilkeston, West Shed Museum and Heanor Market which runs every Friday and Saturday.
Heanor has been listed among the top 10 most un-safe small towns in Derbyshire. The area has had the highest recorded criminal damage and arson within the district of Derbyshire.
Residents can find secure paid parking options across the Heanor area, with spaces found on Ilkeston Road, Market Place, Wilmot Street and Whysall Street, which are within 10 minutes of the Heanor town centre.
A great selection of Bars, Restaurants and Pubs can be located on Market Street, where venues such as King Of Prussia, Angry bee Micro Bar, Redemption Ale House Micropub and Crooked Cask can be found. Residents can also head over to the surrounding areas of Ripley, Belper and Shipley for even more nightlife venues.
Heanor has plenty of local Schools available for families living within the area. With the nearby choices of Coppice Primary School, Mundy C Of E Junior School, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and Howitt Primary Community School, parents have ample opportunities to provide a good education for their children.
Heanor is very much suited to dog owners as there is a variety of local green spaces that are ready to be explored. Shipley Country Park, Shipley Hall, Loscoe Dam, Red River Nature Walk and Waingroves Park are just some of the lovely areas for dog walks.
Langley Mill Station is the nearest available Station to Heanor at 1.81 miles away. The Railway Station serves Langley Mill Village, Heanor Town and Eastwood Town in Nottinghamshire. Langley Mill Station sits between Sheffield and Nottingham Stations and is managed by East Midlands Railway service. Local Buses and Coaches also serve the area.