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 miles
- Nottingham 15.5 miles
- Derby 22.3 miles
- Mansfield 3.4 miles
- Rotherham 17.5 miles
- Doncaster 23.1 miles
- Chesterfield 10 miles
- West Bridgford 18.9 miles
- Long Eaton 21.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 5.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 19 miles
- Worksop 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shirebrook Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Shirebrook North Ward 0.8 miles
- Park Hall Ward 1.6 miles
- Vale Ward 1.7 miles
- New Houghton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Warsop Carrs Ward 2 miles
- Manor Ward 2 miles
- Pleasley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Scarcliffe Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Sherwood Ward 2.4 miles
- Hornby Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Shirebrook South
NG20 8EW, NG20 8EQ, NG20 8SE, NG20 8GB, NG20 8AE, NG20 8GQ, NG20 8GW, NG20 8TY, NG20 8FY … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 21.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 25.5 miles
- Shirebrook Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Shirebrook South Ad
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 3.1 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 6.9 miles
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 6.2 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 7.6 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 9.5 miles
- Lion Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- The Renishaw 7.9 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 9.6 miles
- Cassia Rooms 8.3 miles
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 8.8 miles
Schools in Shirebrook South
- Model Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Field Mill Stadium 3.9 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 4.2 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 4.8 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 5.1 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 5.8 miles
- Clumber House Estate 7.3 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 8.9 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.7 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 13.1 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 14.5 miles