Ecclesfield is a large historic village and suburb on the northern edge of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, known for its attractive high-ground setting, conservation areas and a medieval parish church that marks its long history. It has a semi-rural feel despite good transport links to the city, a mix of housing, local shops and schools, and a community that balances commuter life with local events and green space.
Grenoside, a smaller neighbouring village, retains a strong village identity with stone cottages, traditional pubs and an active community life; it’s particularly noted for its long-established sword-dancing tradition and annual carnival. Historically connected to Sheffield’s metalworking and cutlery trades, today it’s largely residential with local businesses and easy access to surrounding countryside, making it popular with those who want village character close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 4.9 miles
- Leeds 24.9 miles
- Mansfield 23.8 miles
- Huddersfield 19.3 miles
- Rotherham 4.7 miles
- Doncaster 16 miles
- Chesterfield 13.6 miles
- Wakefield 16.4 miles
- Barnsley 8.2 miles
- Castleford 20 miles
- Morley 21.8 miles
- Dewsbury 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ecclesfield Parish 0.7 miles
- West Ecclesfield Ward 0.9 miles
- East Ecclesfield Ward 1 mile
- Southey Ward 1.4 miles
- Chapeltown and High Green Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Firth Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Thorpe Hesley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Shiregreen and Brightside Ward 2.4 miles
- Oughtibridge Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hillsborough Ward 2.7 miles
- Keppel Ward 2.7 miles
- Worrall Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
S35 9WL, S5 9DX, S35 8RD, S35 8NW, S5 9DE, S35 9XD, S35 9ZJ, S35 8RG, S35 8PL … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 19.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.1 miles
- Chapeltown Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Meadowhall Interchange 3.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Ecclesfield and Grenoside Ad
- Whitley Hall Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- Halifax Hall 5.1 miles
- Wortley Hall Sheffield 3 3.9 miles
- Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield 4 4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield 4 4.7 miles
- The Garrison Hotel 3 3 miles
- Staindrop Lodge Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield 3 4.1 miles
- Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Ibis Sheffield Centre Hotel 3 4.2 miles
Schools in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Chapeltown Academy Further education
- Ecclesfield Primary School Primary
- Grenoside Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 3.5 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 4 miles
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 4.3 miles
- University of Sheffield University 4.4 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 4.7 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 5.2 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 5.8 miles
- Oakwell Stadium 7.5 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.3 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 12.5 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles