Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham
Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham is a former mining and market town in north Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S63
Wath-upon-Dearne is a former mining and market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, five miles north of Rotherham and midway between Barnsley and Doncaster. It is associated with nearby areas including Swinton, Mexborough, Bolton-upon-Dearne and Brampton Bierlow. Local reference points include All Saints Church, the Market Place and Wath-upon-Dearne railway station. Wath-upon-Dearne falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
A compact former mining market town on the River Dearne, midway between Barnsley and Doncaster, with a population of approximately 12,000 and its own town centre.
Wath-upon-Dearne has medieval origins and a market charter dating to the thirteenth century, making it one of the older market towns in the South Yorkshire coalfield. All Saints Church has medieval origins. The town's growth accelerated dramatically in the nineteenth century with the sinking of local collieries. The Dearne Valley College — a further education college — is located in the town. Wath-upon-Dearne is twinned with Saint-Jean-de-Bournay in France. The town had a population of 11,816 at the 2011 census.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Wath-upon-Dearne |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham |
| Parent City | Rotherham |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S63 |
| Post Town | Rotherham |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Wath town centre, West Melton, Brampton, Manvers |
| Property | Former mining town housing of Victorian and inter-war terraced and semi-detached properties, with some post-war residential development. |
| Commercial | Wath-upon-Dearne town centre provides local retail, market and food businesses serving the town and surrounding communities. |
| Transport | Wath-upon-Dearne railway station (closed to passengers — Manvers rail exchange nearby); bus routes along Doncaster Road and Church Street connecting to Rotherham, Barnsley and Mexborough. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2342671) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- All Saints Church Wath-upon-Dearne
- Market Place
- Dearne Valley College
- River Dearne
- Wath-upon-Dearne railway station (former)
Roads & Routes
- Doncaster Road
- Church Street
- Sandygate
- High Street
- Barnsley Road
Notable Local Places
- All Saints Church
- Dearne Valley College
- Market Place
- River Dearne
- West Melton
About Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham
Wath-upon-Dearne is a former mining and market town situated approximately five miles north of Rotherham town centre in the S63 postcode district, within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough. The town lies south of the River Dearne, almost midway between Barnsley and Doncaster. It had a population of 11,816 at the 2011 census.
Wath-upon-Dearne has medieval origins and holds a market charter dating to the thirteenth century. All Saints Church, with medieval origins, stands in the historic town centre. The town's growth accelerated in the nineteenth century with the sinking of local collieries in the Dearne Valley. Dearne Valley College — a further education college — is located in the town. Wath-upon-Dearne is twinned with Saint-Jean-de-Bournay in France.
The town centre provides local retail and market services. Bus routes connect the town to Rotherham, Barnsley and Mexborough. The nearby Manvers area — on former colliery land — has seen significant commercial and retail development. Wath-upon-Dearne falls within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham.
Location Name
Wath-upon-Dearne
Disambiguated Name
Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham
Parent City
Rotherham
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S63
Administrative Area
verify ward, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Swinton, Mexborough, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Brampton Bierlow
Property Types
Victorian and inter-war terraced and semi-detached housing
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Rotherham service area.
Wath-upon-Dearne — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Wath-upon-Dearne, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, features a mix of Victorian and inter-war housing, with a notable presence of terraced homes. The town is situated along the River Dearne, which provides a natural corridor through the area. Key landmarks include All Saints Church, Market Place, and Dearne Valley College. Main roads in the area include Doncaster Road and Church Street.
Service relationship
Wath-upon-Dearne 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 Wath-upon-Dearne
Local area reference pages for places near Wath-upon-Dearne within the Rotherham service area.
Swinton
A town east of Wath-upon-Dearne on the River Don in Rotherham borough, S64.
Mexborough
A former industrial town north-east of Wath-upon-Dearne in Doncaster borough.
Bolton-upon-Dearne
A former mining community east of Wath-upon-Dearne on the River Dearne, within Doncaster borough.
Brampton Bierlow
A village south-west of Wath-upon-Dearne in the Dearne Valley between Rotherham and Barnsley.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Wath-upon-Dearne
Driving directions from All Saints Church Wath-upon-Dearne and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Wath-upon-Dearne to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Rotherham Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham
Location and coverage questions about Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham.