Bolsover North & Shuttlewood
Ward in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.242, -1.292 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
The ward of Bolsover North & Shuttlewood sits on the northern edge of the market town of Bolsover in Derbyshire, England, combining an urban fringe with pockets of countryside and the former mining village of Shuttlewood. It lies close to the well‑known landmark Bolsover Castle and rolling Derbyshire fields, so the area mixes terraced housing and newer estates with small farms and green spaces.
Historically shaped by coal mining, the community retains a strong local identity despite colliery closures that altered the economy; community halls, pubs and clubs remain important social hubs. Many residents commute to nearby towns such as Chesterfield and Mansfield, while local schools and shops keep the ward feeling village‑centred, and modest regeneration projects aim to improve facilities without losing character.
Postcode districts covering Bolsover North & Shuttlewood
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Nottingham 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Derby 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Mansfield 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Rotherham 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Doncaster 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Chesterfield 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Barnsley 23.2 miles37.4 km
- West Bridgford 23 miles36.9 km
- Long Eaton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Newark-on-Trent 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Shuttlewood Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bolsover Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Old Bolsover Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bolsover South Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Bolsover East Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Markham Vale Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clowne West Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Duckmanton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Woodthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Scarcliffe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Sutton cum Duckmanton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Elmton with Creswell Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Bolsover North & Shuttlewood
S44 6HG, S44 6GR, S44 6GT, S44 6SF, S44 6WL, S44 6GL, S44 6NW, S44 6HA, S44 6QU … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 28.4 miles45.7 km
- Elmton and Creswell 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Bolsover North & Shuttlewood
- Brockley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 5.1 miles8.2 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Field Mill Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Clumber House Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 11.7 miles18.8 km