Woodthorpe
Built-up area in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.266, -1.327 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 45 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Woodthorpe is a mainly residential suburb of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, sitting on the outskirts of the town. Largely developed in the mid‑20th century, it offers a mix of council and private housing, local shops, a primary school and sports facilities, with small pockets of green space and playing fields scattered through the neighbourhood.
People who live in Woodthorpe often cite its community feel and convenient access to both the town centre and the nearby countryside of the Peak District, which makes it popular with families and commuters travelling to Sheffield or Derby. Its character reflects the wider industrial and market‑town history of Chesterfield while providing a calmer, suburban base for local clubs, walking routes and everyday amenities.
Postcode districts covering Woodthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Nottingham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Mansfield 10 miles16 km
- Rotherham 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Doncaster 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Chesterfield 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Barnsley 21.3 miles34.2 km
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Worksop 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ilkeston 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Arnold 20.2 miles32.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Staveley Central Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Staveley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Staveley North Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Staveley South Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shuttlewood Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Duckmanton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Clowne West Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Markham Vale Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Renishaw Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Barlborough Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bolsover North & Shuttlewood Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barrow Hill Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Woodthorpe
S43 3BY, S43 3BX, S43 3FG, S43 3BH, S43 3BZ, S43 3BJ, S43 3BP, S43 3BU, S43 3BT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 20 miles32.1 km
- East Midlands Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Chesterfield Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Elmton and Creswell 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near Woodthorpe Ad
- Devonshire Arms 5 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Renishaw 1.8 miles3 km
- Casa Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Sitwell Arms Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 2 miles3.2 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Red Lion Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Best Western Plus Sheffield Mosborough Hall Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Twin Oaks Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Woodthorpe
- Woodthorpe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Field Mill Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- University of Sheffield University 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Clumber House Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 10.8 miles17.4 km