Borrowash is a village in Derbyshire, offering a quiet rural setting just east of Derby with easy access to city amenities.
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Borrowash, a village in Derbyshire, England, is situated immediately east of the Derby city boundary within the Erewash district. The civil parish is Ockbrook and Borrowash. The postal district is DE 72. This locality is a small settlement, part of the larger borough of Derbyshire. Residents find themselves in a rural setting close to urban amenities. The village’s proximity to Derby means easy access to city services while retaining a quieter, community-oriented atmosphere. The civil parish name reflects the combined heritage of Ockbrook and Borrowash, indicating a shared local governance structure. As a village, Borrowash offers a typical English countryside feel with the convenience of nearby town facilities. The postal code DE 72 places it firmly within the Derby postal area, signalling easy mail delivery and local services.