Dronfield South
Ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.298, -1.465 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 35 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Dronfield South is a suburban ward on the southern edge of the town of Dronfield, within the district of North East Derbyshire in Derbyshire. It sits close to the rolling countryside of the Peak District and benefits from good road and rail links for commuters travelling to nearby urban centres such as Sheffield and Chesterfield, giving the area a mix of village-like green spaces and residential streets.
Locally there’s a strong community feel with schools, shops and sports clubs serving a largely residential population; historically the area shares in Derbyshire’s industrial past, from coal and quarrying to metalworking, which shaped much of the townscape. The ward is popular with families and walkers alike, prized for its proximity to countryside trails while still being within easy reach of larger employment and cultural hubs.
Postcode districts covering Dronfield South
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 5.3 miles
- Mansfield 15.4 miles
- Rotherham 10 miles
- Doncaster 21.2 miles
- Chesterfield 3.5 miles
- Barnsley 18.3 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.4 miles
- Worksop 14.7 miles
- Ilkeston 23.3 miles
- Arnold 25 miles
- Bentley 21.5 miles
- Glossop 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dronfield North Ward 0.5 miles
- Dronfield Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Coal Aston Ward 0.9 miles
- Gosforth Valley Ward 1.2 miles
- Unstone Green Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Dronfield Woodhouse Ward 1.5 miles
- Unstone Parish 1.8 miles
- Barlow Parish 2.3 miles
- Holmesfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Beauchief and Greenhill Ward 2.4 miles
- Dunston Ward 2.4 miles
- Barlow & Holmesfield Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Dronfield South
S18 1RB, S18 1UH, S18 1QE, S18 1NT, S18 1XY, S18 1TY, S18 1TW, S18 1PU, S18 1QD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 32.7 miles
- Dronfield Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Dore and Totley Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 7.8 miles
Hotels near Dronfield South Ad
- Devonshire Arms 5 2.9 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 5.1 miles
- The Manor House 4 0.5 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The Psalter 4 4.9 miles
- The Cross Scythes 4 3.3 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield City 4 5 miles
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 7.4 miles
- The Crow Inn 6.1 miles
Schools in Dronfield South
- Dronfield Infant School Primary
- Dronfield Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- B2net Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 3.7 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 5 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 5.4 miles
- University of Sheffield University 5.8 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 7.8 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.8 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 7.9 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 8 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 8.3 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11 miles