Thurcroft, Rotherham
Thurcroft, Rotherham is a former mining village in south-east Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Thurcroft, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S66
Thurcroft is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, situated south-east of Rotherham town centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Maltby, Kiveton Park, Wales village, Dinnington and Anston. Local reference points include the former Thurcroft Colliery site, Thurcroft Hall and St Simon and St Jude Church. Thurcroft falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A former mining village with a strong community identity, population of approximately 6,900, south-east of Rotherham, where mining ceased in 1991.
Thurcroft was a mining community from 1902, when Thurcroft Colliery was sunk, until 1991 when the colliery closed. The colliery drove the village's entire twentieth-century development, with purpose-built housing estates constructed for mining families. Thurcroft Hall is a Grade II* listed historic house. The hamlet of Brampton en le Morthen adjoins Thurcroft. St Simon and St Jude Church serves the community. The village had a population of approximately 6,900 at the 2011 census.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Thurcroft |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Thurcroft, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S66 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Thurcroft village, Brampton en le Morthen, Thurcroft Interchange |
| Property | Former mining village housing of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached properties built during the colliery era, with some newer residential development. |
| Commercial | Limited local retail; residents use Maltby and Dinnington for most shopping needs. |
| Transport | Thurcroft Interchange on the A57/A618 provides road access; bus routes to Rotherham and Sheffield. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1616642) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Former Thurcroft Colliery site
- Thurcroft Hall (Grade II* listed)
- St Simon and St Jude Church
- Thurcroft War Memorial
- Thurcroft Interchange
Roads & Routes
- Thurcroft Road
- Bawtry Road (A631)
- Worksop Road (A57)
- Pleasley Road
- Aston Road
Notable Local Places
- Thurcroft Hall
- St Simon and St Jude Church
- Thurcroft War Memorial
- Former Thurcroft Colliery
- Brampton en le Morthen
About Thurcroft, Rotherham
Thurcroft is a village and civil parish situated south-east of Rotherham town centre within the S66 postcode district, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. The village had a population of approximately 6,900 at the 2011 census. Nearby communities include Maltby to the north-west, Dinnington to the south and Kiveton Park to the south-east.
Thurcroft was a mining community from 1902 to 1991. Thurcroft Colliery, sunk at the start of the twentieth century, drove the village's entire development — the inter-war and post-war housing estates were built specifically for mining families. When the colliery closed in 1991, it marked the end of a ninety-year mining era. Thurcroft Hall, a Grade II* listed historic house, predates the colliery era and stands as the village's most significant heritage building.
Thurcroft has limited local retail and residents primarily use Maltby and Dinnington. Bus routes and the Thurcroft Interchange on the A57/A618 road corridor provide connections to Rotherham and Sheffield. Thurcroft falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Thurcroft, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Thurcroft, Rotherham.
Location Name
Thurcroft
Disambiguated Name
Thurcroft, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S66
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Maltby, Dinnington, Kiveton Park, Anston
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.
Thurcroft — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Thurcroft, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Thurcroft, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features housing primarily from the inter-war and post-war periods, reflecting its history as a mining village. The area is characterised by its relatively flat topography and is surrounded by open countryside, offering ample green space. Notable landmarks include the former Thurcroft Colliery site, Thurcroft Hall, and St Simon and St Jude Church. The main roads serving the area are Thurcroft Road and Bawtry Road.
Service relationship
Thurcroft 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 Thurcroft
Local area reference pages for places near Thurcroft within the Rotherham service area.
Maltby
A former mining town north-west of Thurcroft in the Rotherham borough, S66.
Dinnington
A former mining town south of Thurcroft on the Rotherham/Sheffield border, S25.
Kiveton Park
A former mining village south-east of Thurcroft in the Rotherham borough, S26.
Anston
A village south of Thurcroft on the edge of the Rotherham borough.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Thurcroft
Driving directions from Thurcroft Hall and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Thurcroft to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Thurcroft, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Thurcroft, Rotherham.