Handsworth, Sheffield
Handsworth, Sheffield is a suburb in east Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Handsworth, Sheffield — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S13
Handsworth, Sheffield is a suburb in east Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Woodhouse, Beighton, Darnall and Crystal Peaks. Local reference points include St Mary's Church (built c.1170), Handsworth Grange Community Sports College and Handsworth Road (A57). Handsworth, Sheffield falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's mapped Sheffield coverage. It should not be confused with Handsworth in Birmingham, West Midlands.
A suburban east Sheffield area with deep historic roots, strong family residential character and a notable industrial and civic heritage, bordered by open countryside to the east.
Handsworth is recorded in the Domesday Book as Handeswrde and has medieval origins centred on St Mary's Church, built around 1170 by the Norman lord William de Lovetot — one of the oldest churches in the Sheffield area. In the 1740s, inventor Benjamin Huntsman developed the crucible steel process while working in Handsworth, a discovery that transformed Sheffield from a small township into a leading industrial city. William Jeffcock, born in Handsworth in 1800, became Sheffield's first Mayor in 1843. The traditional Handsworth Sword Dancers, performing on Boxing Day at Woodhouse Cross and St Mary's Church, are one of the area's oldest surviving customs. Actor Sean Bean was born in Handsworth in 1959.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Handsworth |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Handsworth, Sheffield |
| Parent City | Sheffield |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S13 |
| Post Town | Sheffield |
| Administrative Area | Woodhouse ward, Sheffield City Council |
| Districts | Handsworth proper, Woodhouse Mill, Orgreave, Waterthorpe, Beighton fringe |
| Property | Mix of inter-war and post-war semi-detached housing and older Victorian terraces; suburban family area on the eastern fringe of Sheffield. |
| Commercial | Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre nearby; local shops and services along Handsworth Road; family-oriented retail provision. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Handsworth Road (A57); proximity to Crystal Peaks bus interchange; Supertram at Halfway close by. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q5478784) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- St Mary's Church, Handsworth (built c.1170)
- St Joseph's Church, Handsworth
- Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
- Handsworth WWI Memorial Tablet
- Handsworth Cemetery
Roads & Routes
- Handsworth Road (A57)
- Lodge Lane
- Orgreave Road
- Beighton Road
- Birley Moor Road
Notable Local Places
- Benjamin Huntsman crucible steel workshop site (1740s)
- Handsworth Sword Dancers (Boxing Day tradition)
- Old Crown pub
- Ballifield Hall
- Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre
About Handsworth, Sheffield
Handsworth, Sheffield is a suburb in east Sheffield, approximately five to six miles from the city centre. It forms part of the S13 postcode district and sits on the eastern fringe of Sheffield, between Darnall to the west and Woodhouse to the east. The area covers approximately five square miles and is primarily residential in character, with a mix of inter-war semi-detached housing, post-war estates and older terraced streets.
Handsworth is recorded in the Domesday Book and has medieval origins centred on St Mary's Church, built around 1170 — one of the oldest in the Sheffield area. The area carries significant industrial and civic heritage: inventor Benjamin Huntsman developed the crucible steel process here in the 1740s, a discovery that underpinned Sheffield's rise as a steel city. William Jeffcock, born in Handsworth in 1800, became Sheffield's first Mayor. The traditional Handsworth Sword Dancers continue a custom dating to at least the mid-19th century, performing each Boxing Day at Woodhouse Cross and in front of St Mary's Church.
Handsworth Road (A57) is the main arterial road through the area, providing bus connections to Sheffield city centre. Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, on the Handsworth and Woodhouse boundary, is the main retail destination for the wider south-east Sheffield area. Rother Valley Country Park is accessible to the south. Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, St Joseph's Church and Handsworth Cemetery are among the named local facilities that define the area's community infrastructure.
Handsworth, Sheffield — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Handsworth, Sheffield.
Location Name
Handsworth
Disambiguated Name
Handsworth, Sheffield
Parent City
Sheffield
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S13
Administrative Area
Woodhouse ward, Sheffield City Council
Nearby Areas
Woodhouse, Beighton, Darnall, Crystal Peaks
Property Types
Inter-war semis, post-war estates, Victorian terraces
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area.
Handsworth — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Handsworth, Sheffield.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Handsworth, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, features a diverse range of housing including inter-war semi-detached homes, post-war estates, and Victorian terraced properties. The area is characterised by its varied topography and green spaces, with notable landmarks such as St Mary's Church and St Joseph's Church. Main roads in the area include Handsworth Road and Lodge Lane, which connect the neighbourhood to the wider city.
Service relationship
Handsworth 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.
Areas Near Handsworth
Local area reference pages for places near Handsworth within the Sheffield service area.
Woodhouse
An east Sheffield suburb immediately east of Handsworth, with a village centre, railway station and countryside access.
Beighton
A south-east Sheffield suburb south of Handsworth, with Crystal Peaks on its boundary and Rother Valley Country Park to the south.
Darnall
A dense east Sheffield urban area west of Handsworth, with Victorian terraces and multicultural food retail on Main Road.
Crystal Peaks
A major retail and leisure hub on the Handsworth and Woodhouse boundary, serving the wider south-east Sheffield area.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Handsworth
Driving directions from Handsworth Parish Church and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Handsworth to Apex Pest Control HQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Handsworth, Sheffield
Location and coverage questions about Handsworth, Sheffield.