Hawthorn Court is set in a primarily residential area of Derby, yet within easy distance of local shops. Within a quarter of a mile are supermarkets, banks, doctors surgeries, chemist and post office. There is a bus stop situated outside the development, with fast links to the city centre.

Derby is a city of considerable character, surrounded by attractive countryside. The Peak District National Park, the second most visited National Park in the world is only a few minutes to the north and the National Forest a short distance to the south.

Derby is well served by road, rail and air, with East Midlands airport an easy 12 miles drive to the south east.