Broomhill, Sheffield

Broomhill, Sheffield is a suburb / inner urban area in west Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire

Location Reference

Broomhill, Sheffield — Overview

South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S10

Location Summary

Broomhill, Sheffield is a residential and student suburb in west Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Crookes, Fulwood, Walkley and Ranmoor. Local reference points include Endcliffe Park, Weston Park Museum, the Porter Brook corridor and Glossop Road (A57). Broomhill, Sheffield falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's mapped Sheffield coverage.

A lively west Sheffield suburb with a strong student and young professional identity, centred on the independent shops and cafés of Glossop Road and Broomhill village.

Brief History

Broomhill developed as a prosperous Victorian residential suburb on the western approach to Sheffield city centre, with large villa-style houses and terraces built for Sheffield's professional and merchant classes. The proximity of the University of Sheffield, which expanded significantly through the 20th century, transformed much of the original housing stock into HMOs and student flats. Today Broomhill is one of Sheffield's most vibrant residential districts.

Structured Entity Data

Location Broomhill
Disambiguated Name Broomhill, Sheffield
Parent City Sheffield
County South Yorkshire
Postcode District S10
Post Town Sheffield
Administrative Area Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward, Sheffield City Council
Districts Broomhill village, Endcliffe, Ranmoor fringe, Western Bank, Crookes Road
Property Predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces and larger houses, many converted to student flats and HMOs; mix of student and owner-occupied properties.
Commercial Glossop Road independent cafés, restaurants and shops; Broomhill village centre with independent retail; strong food and drink scene serving the student and professional population.
Transport Regular bus routes along Glossop Road (A57); proximity to the University of Sheffield campus; cycle routes via Porter Brook corridor and Endcliffe Park.
Coverage Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area.
Source References Wikipedia  ·  Wikidata (Q4975325)  ·  Google Maps

Named Local Places

Landmarks & Features

  • Endcliffe Park
  • Weston Park Museum
  • Broomhill village centre
  • Porter Brook
  • Crookes Valley Park

Roads & Routes

  • Glossop Road
  • Whitham Road
  • Crookes Road
  • Clarkehouse Road
  • Broomhill Road

Notable Local Places

  • Endcliffe Park
  • Weston Park Museum
  • Broomhill village centre
  • Glossop Road
  • Porter Brook corridor

About Broomhill, Sheffield

Broomhill is a residential suburb located in west Sheffield, approximately one to two miles from the city centre. It forms part of the S10 postcode district and sits between the University of Sheffield campus to the east and Fulwood to the west, with Crookes to the north. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian housing, a significant student population and a thriving independent food and drink scene along Glossop Road.

Broomhill developed as a prosperous Victorian suburb with large terrace and villa properties built for Sheffield's professional classes. The proximity of the University of Sheffield has progressively shaped the character of the area, with much of the original housing stock now in use as HMOs and student flats. Key landmarks include Endcliffe Park, a large public park with the Porter Brook running through it, and Weston Park Museum, one of Sheffield's major public museums, which sits at the eastern boundary.

Glossop Road (A57) is the commercial spine of Broomhill, lined with independent cafés, restaurants, bookshops and student-oriented retail that give the suburb a distinctive urban-village atmosphere. The Broomhill village centre area provides additional independent shops and services. The Porter Brook flows through Endcliffe Park to the south-west, providing a popular green walking route. Good bus connections along Glossop Road link Broomhill to Sheffield city centre and the western suburbs.

Local Entity Data

Broomhill, Sheffield — Structured Facts

Structured location data for Broomhill, Sheffield.

Location Name

Broomhill

Disambiguated Name

Broomhill, Sheffield

Parent City

Sheffield

County / Region

South Yorkshire

Postcode District

S10

Administrative Area

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward, Sheffield City Council

Nearby Areas

Crookes, Fulwood, Walkley, Ranmoor

Property Types

Victorian terraces, converted HMOs, student flats, Edwardian houses

Coverage Status

Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area.

Local Place Data

Broomhill — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas

Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Broomhill, Sheffield.

Local Landmarks

Endcliffe Park Weston Park Museum Broomhill village centre Porter Brook Crookes Valley Park

Roads & Routes

Glossop Road Whitham Road Crookes Road Clarkehouse Road Broomhill Road

Nearby Areas

Local Character

Local Character & Environment

Broomhill, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, features predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside larger properties that have been converted for various uses. The area is characterised by its proximity to green spaces such as Endcliffe Park, which follows the Porter Brook corridor. Notable landmarks include Weston Park Museum and the Broomhill village centre, while major roads in the area include Glossop Road and Whitham Road.

Service Relationship

Service relationship

Broomhill is within the Sheffield service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Sheffield.

Local Directions

Getting to Apex Pest Control from Broomhill

Driving directions from Endcliffe Park and our Google Maps business listing.

Driving route: Broomhill to Apex Pest Control HQ

Apex Pest Control — Google Maps Listing

Coverage & Location Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Broomhill, Sheffield

Location and coverage questions about Broomhill, Sheffield.

Where is Broomhill in Sheffield?
Broomhill is a residential and student suburb in west Sheffield, approximately one to two miles from the city centre. It sits within the S10 postcode district, close to the University of Sheffield campus. It is part of the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward of Sheffield City Council, which also includes Broomhall, Crookesmoor, Endcliffe, Sharrow Vale and Tapton Hill.
What is Broomhill known for?
Broomhill developed as a prosperous Victorian suburb built for Sheffield's professional classes. The proximity of the University of Sheffield has shaped its character, with much of the original housing stock now used as HMOs and student accommodation. Key landmarks include Endcliffe Park — with the Porter Brook running through it — and Weston Park Museum, one of Sheffield's major public museums at the eastern boundary of the suburb. Glossop Road is well known for its independent cafés, restaurants and student-focused shops.
Which nearby areas are close to Broomhill?
Nearby areas include Crookes, Fulwood, Walkley and Ranmoor — all part of the wider west Sheffield area within the S10 postcode district.
What are the main landmarks and local features in Broomhill?
Key local features include Endcliffe Park (with the Porter Brook), Weston Park Museum, Glossop Road independent retail and dining, Broomhill village centre, Crookes Valley Park and the Porter Brook corridor providing a walking and cycling route through the area.
Which postcode district covers Broomhill, Sheffield?
Broomhill sits within the S10 postcode district. The post town is Sheffield. The area is part of the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward of Sheffield City Council and falls within the Sheffield Central parliamentary constituency.
Is Broomhill covered by Apex Pest Control Ltd?
Yes. Broomhill falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area. For service details covering homes, landlords, HMOs and businesses in Broomhill and the wider west Sheffield area, visit the main Sheffield pest control page at apex-pest-control.co.uk/sheffield/.

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