Greasbrough, Rotherham
Greasbrough, Rotherham is a village suburb in north Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Greasbrough, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S61
Greasbrough is a small village in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, approximately two miles north of Rotherham town centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Kimberworth, Rawmarsh, Rotherham town centre, Parkgate and Wingfield. Local reference points include Greasbrough Dam (reservoir), St Mary's Church and Greasbrough War Memorial. Greasbrough falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A small historic village north of Rotherham with a population of approximately 2,000, known for its reservoir (Greasbrough Dam) and the historical Greasbrough Canal.
Greasbrough is an ancient settlement that had its own local council — Greasbrough UDC — until absorption into the County Borough of Rotherham in 1936. The Greasbrough Canal, constructed in the late eighteenth century, connected the local collieries to the River Don Navigation at Rotherham, enabling coal export. Greasbrough Dam (reservoir) was built to supply water to the canal. St Mary's Church is the historic parish church. The village had a population of approximately 2,038 at the time of census records.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Greasbrough |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Greasbrough, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S61 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Greasbrough village, Nether Haugh, Wingfield fringe |
| Property | Village housing mix of older stone-built and Victorian properties with some inter-war and post-war residential development. |
| Commercial | Very limited local retail; residents use Rotherham town centre and Parkgate for most shopping. |
| Transport | Bus routes to Rotherham town centre; road access via Greasbrough Road connecting to the Rotherham road network. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q5598556) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Greasbrough Dam (reservoir)
- St Mary's Church Greasbrough
- Greasbrough War Memorial
- Greasbrough Canal (historical route)
- Nether Haugh
Roads & Routes
- Greasbrough Road
- High Street
- Nether Haugh Road
- Wingfield Road
- Rawmarsh Road
Notable Local Places
- Greasbrough Dam
- St Mary's Church
- Greasbrough War Memorial
- Greasbrough Canal route
- Nether Haugh
About Greasbrough, Rotherham
Greasbrough is a small village situated approximately two miles north of Rotherham town centre within the S61 postcode district, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The village had its own local council — Greasbrough UDC — until its absorption into the County Borough of Rotherham in 1936. Population approximately 2,038.
Greasbrough has a history connected to coal mining and the industrial waterway network. The Greasbrough Canal, constructed in the late eighteenth century, linked local collieries to the River Don Navigation at Rotherham for coal export. Greasbrough Dam — the reservoir built to supply the canal — remains a local landmark. St Mary's Church is the historic parish church. Greasbrough War Memorial commemorates the village's fallen.
Greasbrough has very limited local retail and residents use Rotherham town centre and the Parkgate area for most shopping. Bus routes connect the village to Rotherham. Greasbrough falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Greasbrough ward.
Greasbrough, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Greasbrough, Rotherham.
Location Name
Greasbrough
Disambiguated Name
Greasbrough, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S61
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Kimberworth, Rawmarsh, Rotherham town centre, Wingfield
Property Types
Older stone-built village properties, Victorian housing, inter-war and post-war residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Greasbrough — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Greasbrough, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Greasbrough, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a mix of older stone-built and Victorian properties. The area is characterised by its proximity to Greasbrough Dam and the surrounding open countryside, which provides ample green space. Notable landmarks include St Mary's Church Greasbrough and the Greasbrough War Memorial, with main roads such as Greasbrough Road and High Street serving the village.
Service relationship
Greasbrough 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 Greasbrough
Local area reference pages for places near Greasbrough within the Rotherham service area.
Kimberworth
A suburb of Rotherham south of Greasbrough, approximately two miles north-west of Rotherham town centre, S61.
Rawmarsh
A village east of Greasbrough within Rotherham borough, S62.
Rotherham town centre
Rotherham town centre is approximately two miles south of Greasbrough, S60.
Wingfield
A residential area west of Greasbrough within the Rotherham borough.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Greasbrough
Driving directions from Greasbrough Dam and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Greasbrough to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Greasbrough, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Greasbrough, Rotherham.