Maltby, Rotherham
Maltby, Rotherham is a former mining village in east Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Maltby, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S66
Maltby is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, six miles east of Rotherham town centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Wickersley, Thurcroft, Bramley, Dinnington and Hellaby. Local reference points include the former Maltby Colliery site, St Bartholomew's Church and Maltby War Memorial. Maltby falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A former mining town of 16,000 residents east of Rotherham, notable for being the site of one of South Yorkshire's last active collieries, Maltby Main, which closed in 2013.
Maltby's history is dominated by coal mining. Maltby Main Colliery was sunk between 1907 and 1911 and became one of the most productive collieries in South Yorkshire, finally closing in 2013 as one of the last active pits in the region. The colliery's presence drove major expansion in the twentieth century. St Bartholomew's Church is the historic parish church with Norman origins. Maltby is separated from the main Rotherham urban area by the M18 motorway, giving it a distinct identity. Population 16,688 at the 2011 census.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Maltby |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Maltby, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S66 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Maltby town centre, Hellaby, Maltby Crags, Muglet Lane |
| Property | Former mining town housing of Victorian and inter-war terraced and semi-detached properties, with substantial post-war residential development. |
| Commercial | Maltby town centre on High Street provides local retail, food premises and services. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Blyth Road (A631) and High Street connecting to Rotherham town centre; M18 motorway junction at Hellaby provides road access. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2734841) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Former Maltby Main Colliery site
- St Bartholomew's Church Maltby
- Maltby War Memorial
- Maltby High Street
- Hellaby
Roads & Routes
- Blyth Road (A631)
- High Street
- Muglet Lane
- Tickhill Road
- Rotherham Road
Notable Local Places
- St Bartholomew's Church
- Maltby Main Colliery site
- Maltby War Memorial
- Maltby High Street
- M18 junction
About Maltby, Rotherham
Maltby is a town situated approximately six miles east of Rotherham town centre within the S66 postcode district, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The town had a population of 16,688 at the 2011 census. It forms a continuous urban area with Hellaby to the north, separated from the main Rotherham urban area by the M18 motorway.
Maltby's history and identity are defined by coal mining. Maltby Main Colliery, sunk between 1907 and 1911, became one of the most productive pits in South Yorkshire and was among the last to close, finally ceasing operations in 2013. The colliery's legacy is visible in the substantial twentieth-century housing estates that surround the town. St Bartholomew's Church, with Norman origins, is the historic parish church.
Maltby High Street provides the town's retail and service offer. Bus routes along Blyth Road (A631) connect the town to Rotherham. The M18 motorway junction at Hellaby provides rapid road access. Maltby falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Maltby, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Maltby, Rotherham.
Location Name
Maltby
Disambiguated Name
Maltby, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S66
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Wickersley, Thurcroft, Bramley, Dinnington
Property Types
Victorian and inter-war terraces, post-war residential estates
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Maltby — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Maltby, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Maltby, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a combination of Victorian terraced housing and post-war residential estates. The town is bordered by open countryside to the south and east, providing ample green space. Notable landmarks include the former Maltby Main Colliery site, St Bartholomew's Church, and the Maltby War Memorial. Key roads in the area include Blyth Road and High Street.
Service relationship
Maltby 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 Maltby
Local area reference pages for places near Maltby within the Rotherham service area.
Wickersley
A village and suburb three miles west of Maltby closer to Rotherham town centre, S66.
Thurcroft
A former mining village south-west of Maltby within Rotherham borough, S66.
Bramley
A village north-west of Maltby within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough, S66.
Dinnington
A former mining town south of Maltby on the Rotherham/Sheffield border, S25.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Maltby
Driving directions from St Bartholomew's Church Maltby and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Maltby to Apex Pest Control HQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Maltby, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Maltby, Rotherham.