Thurcroft and Wickersley South sits on the western edge of the borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, combining the former mining village of Thurcroft with the more suburban fringes around Wickersley. The ward mixes greenbelt farmland, small woodlands and residential streets, giving a contrast between post‑industrial landscapes around the old colliery sites and the quieter, village‑like character of Wickersley with its local shops and schools.
There is a visible mining heritage in the area, with community regeneration following pit closures in the late 20th century and ongoing local pride in heritage projects and village events. Economically it is a mix of local services, light industry and commuting households who travel to Rotherham and nearby Sheffield, while active community groups, sports clubs and neighbourhood facilities help give the area a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 7.8 miles
- Mansfield 17.9 miles
- Rotherham 4.6 miles
- Doncaster 10.5 miles
- Chesterfield 12.6 miles
- Wakefield 21.7 miles
- Barnsley 13.8 miles
- Castleford 22.4 miles
- Dewsbury 24.9 miles
- Pontefract 20.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.2 miles
- Worksop 9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thurcroft Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Wickersley Parish 1.2 miles
- Wickersley and Bramley Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bramley Parish 1.6 miles
- Ulley Parish 1.8 miles
- Sitwell Ward 2 miles
- Wickersley North Ward 2.1 miles
- Hellaby Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Whiston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Laughton en le Morthen Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hellaby & Maltby West Ward 2.4 miles
- Dalton Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
S66 9FU, S66 9BX, S66 9JG, S66 1JR, S66 1DP, S66 9JF, S66 9PT, S66 1EE, S66 9QE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 12.1 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 35.9 miles
- Kiveton Bridge Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Rotherham Central Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Thurcroft & Wickersley South Ad
- Garner Hotel Rotherham East 3 1.6 miles
- Aston Hall Hotel 3 3 miles
- Hellaby Hall Hotel 4 2 miles
- Dusties Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Restover Lodge Hotel 2.5 2 miles
- Mercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Rotherham East 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1Jct.33 4 3.5 miles
- The Red Lion Inn 4 2.9 miles
- Consort Hotel & Urban Spa 3 0.2 miles
Schools in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- St Alban's C of E (Aided) Primary School Primary
- The Willows School Special
- Thurcroft Infant School Primary
- Thurcroft Junior Academy Primary
- Wickersley School and Sports College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 3.5 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 6 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 8.3 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 8.6 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 8.9 miles
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 9 miles
- University of Sheffield University 9.2 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.3 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 9.6 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles