Aston, Rotherham

Aston, Rotherham is a village suburb in south-east Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire

Location Reference

Aston, Rotherham — Overview

South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S26

Location Summary

Aston is a village suburb and civil parish (Aston cum Aughton) in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in the south-east of the borough. It is associated with nearby areas including Swallownest, Aughton, Ulley, Rother Valley and Todwick. Local reference points include Aston Hall, Rother Valley Country Park (nearby) and All Saints Church Aston. Aston falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. It should not be confused with Aston in Birmingham.

A village suburb with a population of approximately 14,000 in the Aston cum Aughton civil parish, south-east of Rotherham with good motorway and road connections.

Brief History

Aston cum Aughton is an ancient civil parish with medieval origins. Aston Hall — a historic manor house — is the area's most significant heritage building and dates from the medieval period with later alterations. All Saints Church is the historic parish church. The civil parish encompasses Aston, Aughton, Swallownest and Ulley. Rother Valley Country Park — one of South Yorkshire's major country parks — lies to the north of the parish. Population approximately 13,961 at the 2001 census.

Structured Entity Data

Location Aston
Disambiguated Name Aston, Rotherham
Parent City Rotherham
County South Yorkshire
Postcode District S26
Post Town Rotherham
Administrative Area verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Districts Aston village, Aughton, Swallownest, Ulley
Property Village residential mix of older stone-built properties, Victorian and Edwardian housing, and modern residential development, with some detached rural housing.
Commercial Limited local retail and services; residents use the Sheffield and Rotherham road corridor for most shopping needs.
Transport Well connected by the A57 (Sheffield to Worksop road) and M1 motorway at Aston; bus routes to Rotherham and Sheffield.
Coverage Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Source References Wikipedia  ·  Wikidata (Q4810940)  ·  Google Maps

Named Local Places

Landmarks & Features

  • Aston Hall (historic manor house)
  • All Saints Church Aston
  • Rother Valley Country Park (nearby)
  • Aughton
  • M1 junction

Roads & Routes

  • Worksop Road (A57)
  • Aston Lane
  • Swallownest Road
  • Rother Valley Road
  • Todwick Road

Notable Local Places

  • Aston Hall
  • All Saints Church
  • Rother Valley Country Park
  • Aughton
  • Swallownest

About Aston, Rotherham

Aston is a village suburb and civil parish (Aston cum Aughton) situated in the south-east of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham within the S26 postcode district. The civil parish encompasses Aston, Aughton, Swallownest and Ulley, with a combined population of approximately 13,961. Aston should not be confused with Aston in Birmingham, West Midlands.

Aston cum Aughton has medieval origins. Aston Hall — a historic manor house — is the area's most significant heritage building. All Saints Church is the historic parish church. The civil parish's proximity to the M1 motorway and A57 (Sheffield to Worksop) has made it a desirable residential location. Rother Valley Country Park — one of South Yorkshire's largest country parks — lies to the north of the parish.

Local retail is limited and residents use the Sheffield and Rotherham road corridor for most shopping. The M1 junction at Aston provides rapid motorway access to Sheffield, Rotherham and beyond. Aston falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.

Local Entity Data

Aston, Rotherham — Structured Facts

Structured location data for Aston, Rotherham.

Location Name

Aston

Disambiguated Name

Aston, Rotherham

Parent City

Rotherham

County / Region

South Yorkshire

Postcode District

S26

Administrative Area

verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Nearby Areas

Swallownest, Aughton, Ulley, Todwick

Property Types

Stone-built village properties, Victorian and Edwardian housing, modern residential, detached rural housing

Coverage Status

Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.

Local Place Data

Aston — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas

Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Aston, Rotherham.

Local Landmarks

Aston Hall (historic manor house) All Saints Church Aston Rother Valley Country Park (nearby) Aughton M1 junction

Roads & Routes

Worksop Road (A57) Aston Lane Swallownest Road Rother Valley Road Todwick Road

Nearby Areas

Swallownest Aughton Ulley Todwick
Local Character

Local Character & Environment

Aston, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a blend of historic stone-built properties and modern residential developments. The area is characterised by its proximity to green spaces, including the expansive Rother Valley Country Park to the north. Notable landmarks in Aston include Aston Hall and All Saints Church Aston, while main roads such as Worksop Road and Aston Lane provide key transport links through the area.

Service Relationship

Service relationship

Aston is within the Rotherham service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Rotherham.

Nearby Areas

Areas Near Aston

Local area reference pages for places near Aston within the Rotherham service area.

Swallownest

A village adjoining Aston to the north, within Aston cum Aughton civil parish, S26.

Aughton

A village adjoining Aston to the south, part of Aston cum Aughton civil parish, S26.

Ulley

A small village east of Aston with Ulley Reservoir, within Rotherham borough.

Todwick

A small village north-west of Aston within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough, S26.

Local Directions

Getting to Apex Pest Control from Aston

Driving directions from Aston Hall and our Google Maps business listing.

Driving route: Aston to Apex Pest Control HQ

Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area

Coverage & Location Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Aston, Rotherham

Location and coverage questions about Aston, Rotherham.

Is this page about Aston in South Yorkshire or Aston in Birmingham?
This page refers to Aston, South Yorkshire — a village suburb and civil parish (Aston cum Aughton) in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, within the S26 postcode district. It should not be confused with Aston in Birmingham, West Midlands, which is a separate urban area with no connection to this village.
What is Aston, South Yorkshire known for?
Aston cum Aughton is an ancient civil parish with medieval origins. Aston Hall is a historic manor house and the area's most significant heritage building. All Saints Church is the historic parish church. Rother Valley Country Park — one of South Yorkshire's largest country parks — lies to the north of the parish. The civil parish encompasses Aston, Aughton, Swallownest and Ulley.
Which nearby areas are close to Aston, South Yorkshire?
Nearby areas include Swallownest to the north, Aughton to the south, Ulley to the east and Todwick to the north-west. These sit in the south-east Rotherham belt between Rotherham, Sheffield and the M1 corridor.
What are the main landmarks and local features in Aston, South Yorkshire?
Key local features include Aston Hall (historic manor house), All Saints Church, Rother Valley Country Park (to the north) and the M1 junction at Aston. Worksop Road (A57) is the main through route connecting Aston to Sheffield and Worksop.
Which postcode district covers Aston, South Yorkshire?
Aston, South Yorkshire sits within the S26 postcode district. The post town is Sheffield. The area is administered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
Is Aston, South Yorkshire covered by Apex Pest Control Ltd?
Yes. Aston, South Yorkshire falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. For service details covering homes, landlords and businesses in Aston and the wider Rotherham area, visit the main Rotherham pest control page at apex-pest-control.co.uk/rotherham/.

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