Stannington is a semi-rural ward on the north‑west edge of Sheffield, where a small historic village core meets farmland, suburban streets and stretches of moorland. Its lanes, stone cottages and pockets of open countryside give relatively quick access to walking and cycling routes and views towards the Peak District, so it feels distinctly on the city’s fringe rather than in an urban centre.
Locally life is centred on a village atmosphere - a primary school, church, a few pubs and small businesses - while many residents commute into the city for work. The area’s character reflects farming roots and pockets of older industry, with active conservation and community groups that protect its green spaces and local heritage, making it a quietly attractive part of Sheffield’s outer suburbs.
Postcode districts covering Stannington
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Oldham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Mansfield 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Huddersfield 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Stockport 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Rotherham 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Doncaster 21 miles33.8 km
- Chesterfield 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Wakefield 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Halifax 25 miles40.2 km
- Barnsley 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Macclesfield 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bradfield Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Worrall Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Oughtibridge Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wharncliffe Side Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Stocksbridge and Upper Don Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Fulwood Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Crookes and Crosspool Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hillsborough Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Walkley Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Southey Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Deepcar Built-up area 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Stannington
S6 6BJ, S6 5PY, S35 0BH, S6 6BF, S6 5GG, S6 5NH, S6 6AY, S6 5PU, S6 6AA … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Manchester Airport 28.5 miles45.9 km
- Sheffield Victoria 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Chapeltown Railway Station 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Stannington Ad
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Psalter 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Crow Inn 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Halifax Hall 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Cheshire Mews 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Friendship Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The George 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield City 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Whitley Hall Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
Schools in Stannington
- Bradfield Dungworth Primary School Primary
- Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Secondary
- Loxley Primary School Primary
- Nook Lane Junior School Primary
- Shooter's Grove Primary School Primary
- Stannington Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- University of Sheffield University 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 9 miles14.4 km
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Oakwell Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 12.8 miles20.7 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km