While not explicitly stated, several clues point to this:
* Northern accents: The characters, especially the protagonist, speak with a distinctive northern English dialect.
* Industrial past: The town is described as having a history of coal mining and a struggling economy, aligning with the industrial areas of northern England.
* Bleak landscape: The book mentions a "desolate" landscape and "grim, grey streets," further reinforcing the imagery of a northern industrial town.
While "Little Heaven" is fictional, it evokes a sense of place that resonates with the realities of working-class towns in northern England.