Dinnington, Rotherham
Dinnington, Rotherham is a former mining town in south-east Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Dinnington, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S25
Dinnington is a former mining town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in the south-east of the borough near the boundaries with Sheffield and Nottinghamshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Thurcroft, Wales village, Kiveton Park, Anston and North Anston. Local reference points include the former Dinnington Colliery site, St Leonard's Church and Dinnington High Street. Dinnington falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A former mining town with its own High Street, population of approximately 9,000, situated in the south-east of the Rotherham borough close to the Sheffield and Nottinghamshire boundaries.
Dinnington's modern history is defined by coal mining. Dinnington Colliery was sunk in 1902 and operated until 1992, driving the town's rapid twentieth-century expansion. St Leonard's Church is the historic parish church with medieval origins. The Dinnington and Laughton railway station served the community from 1927 until its closure. Dinnington is in the civil parish of Dinnington St John's. The town had a population of approximately 9,077.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Dinnington |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Dinnington, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S25 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Dinnington town centre, North Anston fringe, Laughton Common |
| Property | Former mining town housing of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached properties, with some more recent residential development. |
| Commercial | Dinnington High Street provides local retail, food premises and services for the town and surrounding communities. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Laughton Road connecting to Rotherham and Sheffield; A57 and A618 provide road access toward Sheffield and Worksop. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2296611) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Former Dinnington Colliery site
- St Leonard's Church Dinnington
- Dinnington High Street
- Dinnington and Laughton railway station site
- Laughton Common
Roads & Routes
- Laughton Road
- Worksop Road (A57)
- Wales Road
- Anston Road
- Lordens Hill
Notable Local Places
- St Leonard's Church
- Dinnington High Street
- Former Dinnington Colliery
- Laughton Common
- North Anston
About Dinnington, Rotherham
Dinnington is a former mining town situated in the south-east of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham within the S25 postcode district. The town lies near the boundaries with Sheffield and Nottinghamshire, with Anston to the south and Kiveton Park to the north-east. It had a population of approximately 9,077.
Dinnington's twentieth-century development was driven entirely by coal mining. Dinnington Colliery, sunk in 1902, operated until 1992 and shaped the town's housing, community facilities and identity. St Leonard's Church, with medieval origins, is the historic parish church. The former Dinnington and Laughton railway station served the town from 1927 until its closure. Laughton Common provides open greenspace on the town's eastern edge.
Dinnington High Street provides local retail and services for the town and surrounding communities including Anston and Wales village. Bus routes along Laughton Road connect the town to Rotherham and Sheffield. Dinnington falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Dinnington, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Dinnington, Rotherham.
Location Name
Dinnington
Disambiguated Name
Dinnington, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S25
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Thurcroft, Kiveton Park, Anston, Wales
Property Types
Inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached mining-era housing
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Dinnington — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Dinnington, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Dinnington, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a mix of inter-war and post-war housing, reflecting its historical connection to the mining industry. The area includes notable landmarks such as the former Dinnington Colliery site and St Leonard's Church. Dinnington High Street serves as a central commercial area, while Laughton Road and Worksop Road are key thoroughfares connecting the town to surrounding regions.
Service relationship
Dinnington 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.
Areas Near Dinnington
Local area reference pages for places near Dinnington within the Rotherham service area.
Thurcroft
A former mining village north-west of Dinnington within Rotherham borough, S66.
Kiveton Park
A former mining village north-east of Dinnington in Rotherham borough, S26.
Anston
A village immediately south of Dinnington, comprising North and South Anston.
Wales
A village north of Dinnington within Rotherham borough, S26.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Dinnington
Driving directions from St Leonard's Church Dinnington and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Dinnington to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Dinnington, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Dinnington, Rotherham.