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Sheffield

Built-up area in Sheffield, England

Coordinates:53.374, -1.451
OS grid ref:SK 36 86
Population:556,500
Dialling code: 0114

Sheffield sits in South Yorkshire on the eastern foothills of the Pennines, where the River Don and River Sheaf cut into the city’s distinctive steep valleys. Long known as the "Steel City" for its 19th- and 20th-century cutlery and steel industries, it still foregrounds that industrial heritage in places like Kelham Island and the old workshops while having diversified into advanced manufacturing, digital and creative sectors.

The city edges right onto the Peak District, giving easy access to countryside despite a surprisingly green urban fabric with parks such as Endcliffe Park and civic attractions like the Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery. A large student population from University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, a lively music scene, the famous Crucible Theatre and major retail at Meadowhall all feed into a strong, community-minded city that’s been through recent regeneration while keeping its industrial soul.

Postcode districts covering Sheffield

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Sheffield

Transport links

  • Airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport 19.8 miles31.8 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 34 miles54.7 km
  • Railway station Sheffield Victoria 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Railway station Darnall 1.7 miles2.8 km
  • Bus station Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 3.2 miles5.2 km

Schools in Sheffield

  • Seven Hills School Special
  • All Saints' Catholic High School Secondary
  • Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School Primary
  • The Sheffield College Further education
  • Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School Primary
  • Emmaus Catholic and C of E Primary School Primary
  • Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education Independent - special
  • Norfolk Community Primary School Primary
  • UTC Sheffield City Centre Secondary
  • Freeman College Special
  • Arbourthorne Community Primary School Primary
  • Lowfield Community Primary School Primary
  • Anns Grove Primary School Primary
  • Archdale School Special
  • Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School Primary
  • Springfield Primary School Primary
  • Sheffield Park Academy Secondary
  • Pye Bank C of E Primary School Primary
  • Prince Edward Primary School Primary
  • Sheffield Springs Academy Secondary

Local points of interest

  • The Leadmill Theatre 0.6 miles1 km
  • Bramall Lane Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
  • University of Sheffield University 1.6 miles2.5 km
  • Don Valley Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Meadowhall Shopping centre 3.2 miles5.1 km
  • Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • B2net Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
  • Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Roche Abbey Archaeological site 11.2 miles18 km
  • Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km