Mackworth, Derby

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Road sign approaching Mackworth on the A52
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Mackworth
Location within Derbyshire
Population14,180 (2011 Census)
OS grid reference SK323368
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DERBY
Postcode district DE22
Dialling code 01332
Police Derbyshire
Fire Derbyshire
Ambulance East Midlands
UK Parliament
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UK
England
Derbyshire
52°55′40″N1°32′14″W / 52.92771°N 1.53733°W / 52.92771; -1.53733

Mackworth is a suburb of the city of Derby, England. It is located to the northwest of the city, near Markeaton Park and the suburb of Mickleover, and forms part of the Mackworth & New Zealand ward. It is also known as Mackworth Estate, to distinguish it from the nearby village of Mackworth.

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History

Development

The Mackworth Estate was built to meet the increasing demand for council housing in Derby. Construction began in May 1950, with the private company George Wimpey & Company initially handling the work. The first homes on Enfield Road were finished and occupied by 1951. The estate's main shopping centre on Prince Charles Avenue opened on 23 April 1959. [1]

The estate was home to Mackworth Secondary School [2] (a mixed school) and Derby Parkfields Cedars School [3] (for girls), which merged in 1975 to become Parkfields School. [4] In 1989, Parkfields School combined with Mickleover School to form the Murray Park School in Mickleover. The Mackworth school site was later repurposed and became Mackworth College, which eventually became Derby College. After the school closed, the site was redeveloped for new housing in the 2010s.

Housing

A significant number of homes on the estate are now owner-occupied, [5] though a significant amount of social housing remains. The area has low housing density and plenty of green space. There are also small bungalows, originally designed for older individuals.

Greenwich Gardens, [6] managed by Sanctuary Supported Living, provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s. The extra care facility was built on the grounds of the Lois Ellis Home for the Blind after its closure.

Amenities

Amenities and facilities for local residents include shops, dentist, doctors, churches etc. A branch of the city library opened in late March 2010.

Road naming and design

During development in the 1950s, most of the roads in Mackworth were named after locations in London, [7] with the exception of the main road, Prince Charles Avenue. Examples include Knightsbridge, Mayfair Crescent, Wembley Gardens, Bayswater Close, Mornington Crescent, and Sevenoaks Avenue.

The estate was designed with curved streets to prevent people from using the roads as shortcuts or 'rat runs'. [8]

Demographics

The 2021 Census reported a population of 15,498 for the Mackworth & New Zealand Ward, showing a 9.29% increase from 14,180 recorded in the 2011 Census. [9]

Landmarks

Mackworth's most prominent landmark is a large water tower, [10] owned by Severn Trent, which is visible from much of the estate.

Education

Mackworth is home to two primary schools and one independent school: Reigate Park Primary Academy [11] on Reigate Drive, Brackensdale Spencer Academy [12] on Walthamstow Drive, and Maple View School [13] on Prince Charles Avenue.

Community facilities

Mackworth features three community spaces and shared common rooms.

Places of worship

Transport

Bus routes

Mackworth bus services are operated by Arriva, and Notts & Derby.

Government

Mackworth and New Zealand is one of the eighteen wards in Derby, electing three councillors [21] to Derby City Council. The ward is represented by two councillors from the Labour and Co-operative Party and one from the Conservative Party. It is also part of the Derby North constituency in the UK Parliament, which has been represented in the House of Commons by Catherine Atkinson from the Labour Party since 2024.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A brief history of local authority house building from 1919 to 2019 of Council Housing in Derby" (PDF). Derby Homes. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Mackworth Secondary School". calmview.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Derby Parkfields Cedars School". calmview.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Parkfields School". calmview.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Basic facts about your chosen area". reports.esd.org.uk. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "Greenwich Gardens | Sanctuary Supported Living". www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mackworth Ward (City of Derby) Street Guide and Map". streets.openalfa.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Stunning photos showcase the creation of council's innovative Mackworth estate". Derbyshire Live. 29 October 2018. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Profile of the population of Derby Unitary: Census 2021". reports.esd.org.uk. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "Water Tower at Mackworth". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Reigate Park Primary Academy" . Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Brackensdale Spencer Academy" . Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Maple View School" . Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Let's Talk Derby Homes". Let's Talk Derby Homes. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "Mackworth activities - Derby City Council". www.derby.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "St. Francis Mackworth" . Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  17. ↑ "Christ the King". The Catholic Diocese of Nottingham. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  18. ↑ "Mackworth United Reformed Church". The United Reformed Church. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  19. ↑ "Arriva Bus". www.arrivabus.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  20. ↑ "Notts & Derby Buses". www.nottsderby.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  21. ↑ "Councillors". Derby City Council. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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