Swinton, Rotherham
Swinton, Rotherham is a former industrial town in north Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Swinton, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S64
Swinton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, situated on the west bank of the River Don, five miles north-north-east of Rotherham town centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Mexborough, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rawmarsh and Kilnhurst. Local reference points include Swinton railway station, St Margaret's Church and Swinton Lock on the Dearne and Dove Canal. Swinton falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. It should not be confused with Swinton in Greater Manchester.
A former industrial town on the River Don, north of Rotherham, with a population of over 15,000 and strong transport connections via road and rail.
Swinton developed as an industrial town during the nineteenth century, driven by coal mining, ironworks and the pottery industry. The Dearne and Dove Canal, with its Swinton Lock, was central to the town's industrial commerce, connecting the coalfields to the Humber ports. Swinton railway station opened in 1840 on the North Midland Railway and remains operational. St Margaret's Church is the historic parish church. The original school building on Church Street, dating to 1852, is now being converted to residential use as Fitzwilliam Lodge. The town had a population of 15,559 at the 2011 census.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Swinton |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Swinton, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S64 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Swinton town centre, Kilnhurst, Wath Road, Fitzwilliam Road |
| Property | Former industrial town housing stock of Victorian terraces and inter-war semi-detached properties, with later post-war residential additions. |
| Commercial | Swinton town centre provides local retail, food premises and services along Station Street and the main shopping area. |
| Transport | Swinton railway station on the Sheffield to Doncaster line; bus routes along Doncaster Road (A6022). |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1617245) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Swinton railway station
- St Margaret's Church Swinton
- Swinton Lock (Dearne and Dove Canal)
- River Don
- Fitzwilliam Lodge
Roads & Routes
- Doncaster Road (A6022)
- Station Street
- Fitzwilliam Road
- Church Street
- Wath Road
Notable Local Places
- Swinton railway station
- St Margaret's Church
- Swinton Lock
- River Don
- Dearne and Dove Canal
About Swinton, Rotherham
Swinton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, situated on the west bank of the River Don approximately five miles north-north-east of Rotherham town centre, within the S64 postcode district. The town had a population of 15,559 at the 2011 census. Swinton, South Yorkshire should not be confused with Swinton in Greater Manchester.
Swinton developed during the nineteenth century around coal mining, ironworks and the pottery industry. The Dearne and Dove Canal — with its Swinton Lock — was central to industrial commerce, linking the South Yorkshire coalfields to the Humber ports. Swinton railway station, opened in 1840 on the North Midland Railway, remains operational on the Sheffield to Doncaster line. St Margaret's Church is the historic parish church. The 1852 Church Street school building is now being converted to residential apartments as Fitzwilliam Lodge.
Swinton town centre provides local retail and services along Station Street and the main shopping area. The River Don forms the eastern boundary of the town and the Dearne and Dove Canal greenway provides a riverside walking route. Bus routes along Doncaster Road (A6022) connect Swinton to Rotherham and Mexborough. The town falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Swinton, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Swinton, Rotherham.
Location Name
Swinton
Disambiguated Name
Swinton, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S64
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Mexborough, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rawmarsh, Kilnhurst
Property Types
Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, post-war residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Swinton — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Swinton, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Swinton, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. The town is situated near the River Don and the Dearne and Dove Canal, providing scenic green spaces and waterways. Notable landmarks include Swinton railway station, St Margaret's Church, and Swinton Lock. Main roads in the area include Doncaster Road and Station Street, which connect Swinton to surrounding regions.
Service relationship
Swinton 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 Swinton
Local area reference pages for places near Swinton within the Rotherham service area.
Mexborough
A former mining and industrial town north of Swinton in Doncaster borough on the River Don, S64.
Wath-upon-Dearne
A former mining and market town west of Swinton in Rotherham borough, S63.
Rawmarsh
A village south of Swinton in the Rotherham borough, approximately three miles from Rotherham town centre, S62.
Kilnhurst
A village east of Swinton on the River Don within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough, S64.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Swinton
Driving directions from Swinton railway station and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Swinton to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Swinton, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Swinton, Rotherham.