Shirebrook South
Ward in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.194, -1.217 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
Shirebrook South is the southern part of the former mining town of Shirebrook, within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire in England. Sitting close to the Nottinghamshire border and within the broader East Midlands area, the ward is a mix of Victorian terraces and later council housing with pockets of green space, local shops and community facilities that serve a largely residential population.
The area wears a clear mining legacy: the social fabric and many local institutions reflect a coal‑mining past, and the late 20th‑century colliery closures brought economic challenges followed by gradual regeneration. Today the neighbourhood combines remnants of that industrial heritage with light industry, distribution employment nearby, active community groups and sports clubs, and ongoing efforts to improve housing and public spaces.
Postcode districts covering Shirebrook South
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Nottingham 15.5 miles25 km
- Derby 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Mansfield 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rotherham 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Doncaster 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Chesterfield 10 miles16 km
- West Bridgford 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Long Eaton 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 19 miles30.6 km
- Worksop 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Shirebrook Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Shirebrook North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Park Hall Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Vale Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- New Houghton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Warsop Carrs Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Manor Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Pleasley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Scarcliffe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sherwood Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hornby Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Shirebrook South
NG20 8BW, NG20 8RD, NG20 8EP, NG20 8DH, NG20 8FB, NG20 8AZ, NG20 8EX, NG20 8ET, NG20 8EE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 21.7 miles35 km
- East Midlands Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Shirebrook Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Shirebrook South Ad
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Lodge at Tap Haus 2 miles3.2 km
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Twin Oaks Hotel 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Casa Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Lion Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Renishaw 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Shirebrook South
- Model Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Field Mill Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Clumber House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.3 km