Hillsborough, Sheffield
Hillsborough, Sheffield is a local area / suburb in north-west Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Hillsborough, Sheffield — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S6
Hillsborough, Sheffield is a local area in north-west Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Owlerton, Wadsley, Malin Bridge and Walkley. Local reference points include Hillsborough Park, Sheffield Wednesday FC (Hillsborough Stadium) and Penistone Road (A61). Hillsborough, Sheffield falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's mapped Sheffield coverage. It should not be confused with Hillsborough in County Down, Northern Ireland.
A well-established northwest Sheffield community known for its park, football club and busy neighbourhood shopping area at Hillsborough Corner.
Hillsborough developed as a Victorian residential suburb along the Don Valley corridor, growing around the steel and cutlery industries. The area expanded significantly in the early twentieth century with planned housing estates. It takes its name from Hillsborough Castle in County Down, a connection made by a local landowner. Today it is best known for Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium and the surrounding park.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Hillsborough |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Hillsborough, Sheffield |
| Parent City | Sheffield |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S6 |
| Post Town | Sheffield |
| Administrative Area | Hillsborough ward, Sheffield City Council |
| Districts | Hillfoot, Owlerton, Wadsley, Malin Bridge, Middlewood |
| Property | Mix of Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, inter-war semis and modern flat conversions. |
| Commercial | Neighbourhood retail at Hillsborough Corner, food premises, supermarket, leisure centre. |
| Transport | Supertram terminus, Penistone Road and Middlewood Road providing city and Peak District access. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q3135680) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Hillsborough Park
- Hillsborough Stadium
- Owlerton Stadium
- Hillsborough Barracks
- Hillsborough Corner
Roads & Routes
- Penistone Road
- Holme Lane
- Middlewood Road
- Langsett Road
- Leppings Lane
Notable Local Places
- Hillsborough Corner
- Supertram terminus
- Hillsborough Leisure Centre
- Hillsborough Library
- Wadsley Bridge
About Hillsborough, Sheffield
Hillsborough is a residential and commercial area located in the northwest of Sheffield, approximately three miles from the city centre. It sits within the Don Valley corridor and forms part of the S6 postcode district. The area is bounded by Owlerton to the south, Wadsley to the north, and Malin Bridge to the west, with easy connections to the city via Penistone Road and the Supertram.
The area developed primarily during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with a stock of terraced properties, semi-detached homes and later inter-war housing estates. Hillsborough is home to the well-known Hillsborough Park, a large public green space, and Hillsborough Stadium, home ground of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Owlerton Stadium, a greyhound and speedway venue, sits just to the south along Penistone Road. These are the defining landmarks of the area.
Hillsborough Corner provides the main neighbourhood retail and food offer, with a supermarket, independent shops, cafés and takeaways. The area benefits from good transport links including the Hillsborough Supertram stop and bus routes along Penistone Road, Langsett Road and Middlewood Road connecting the area to Sheffield city centre and beyond. The presence of a leisure centre, library and large park gives Hillsborough a strong community identity within the northwest of the city.
Hillsborough, Sheffield — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Hillsborough, Sheffield.
Location Name
Hillsborough
Disambiguated Name
Hillsborough, Sheffield
Parent City
Sheffield
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S6
Administrative Area
Hillsborough ward, Sheffield City Council
Nearby Areas
Owlerton, Wadsley, Malin Bridge, Middlewood
Property Types
Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, HMOs, flat conversions
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Sheffield service area.
Hillsborough — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Hillsborough, Sheffield.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Hillsborough, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, features a variety of housing styles including Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, inter-war semi-detached homes, and modern flat conversions. The area is characterised by the River Don running through its lower parts, providing a natural corridor alongside urban development. Notable landmarks in Hillsborough include Hillsborough Park, Hillsborough Stadium, and Owlerton Stadium, with major roads such as Penistone Road and Holme Lane serving the area.
Service relationship
Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough
Local area reference pages for places near Hillsborough within the Sheffield service area.
Owlerton
A Sheffield area adjoining Hillsborough to the south along Penistone Road, known for Owlerton Stadium.
Wadsley
A residential area north of Hillsborough, known for Wadsley Common and quiet suburban streets.
Malin Bridge
A small Sheffield suburb to the west of Hillsborough at the junction of the Loxley and Rivelin valleys.
Middlewood
An area on the northwest edge of Sheffield served by the Middlewood Supertram stop on the Purple route.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Hillsborough
Driving directions from Hillsborough Park and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Hillsborough to Apex Pest Control HQ
Apex Pest Control — Google Maps Listing
Frequently Asked Questions — Hillsborough, Sheffield
Location and coverage questions about Hillsborough, Sheffield.