Coal Aston
Ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.31, -1.454 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 36 79 |
Coal Aston sits on a ridge in the borough of North East Derbyshire, in the county of Derbyshire, just to the south-east of Dronfield and within easy reach of Sheffield. The village’s elevated location gives pleasant views towards the surrounding countryside and the western edge of the Peak District, and its mix of stone cottages and later Victorian housing reflects steady growth during the 19th century.
Historically the area was shaped by small-scale coal working and local sandstone quarrying, industries that left a visible imprint on the landscape and built environment. Today it is largely residential with a strong local community, frequented by commuters to nearby urban centres but still retaining village amenities, pubs and occasional community events that celebrate its industrial past and rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Coal Aston
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 4.5 miles
- Mansfield 15.6 miles
- Rotherham 9.1 miles
- Doncaster 20.4 miles
- Chesterfield 4.2 miles
- Barnsley 17.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.9 miles
- Worksop 14.2 miles
- Ilkeston 24 miles
- Bentley 20.6 miles
- Glossop 22.4 miles
- Hucknall 21.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dronfield North Ward 0.5 miles
- Dronfield South Ward 0.9 miles
- Dronfield Built-up area 1 mile
- Dronfield Woodhouse Ward 1.7 miles
- Unstone Parish 1.7 miles
- Gosforth Valley Ward 1.7 miles
- Unstone Green Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Ward 1.8 miles
- Beauchief and Greenhill Ward 1.9 miles
- Graves Park Ward 2.2 miles
- Ridgeway Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Marsh Lane Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Coal Aston
S18 2EQ, S18 3BY, S18 2EX, S18 3AH, S18 3AG, S18 3AX, S18 3DF, S18 3BP, S18 3AF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22 miles
- East Midlands Airport 33.5 miles
- Dronfield Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Dore and Totley Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Coal Aston Ad
- The Manor House Hotel 4 1 mile
- Casa Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Halifax Hall 4.8 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City 4 4.2 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Sheffield 4 4.7 miles
- Olde House, Chesterfield by Marston's Inns 3 4 miles
- Jonas Hotel 4.8 miles
- The Devonshire Arms 5 2.6 miles
- Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield 4 5.4 miles
- Ibis Sheffield Centre Hotel 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Coal Aston
- Northfield Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 3.8 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 4.1 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 4.2 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 4.6 miles
- University of Sheffield University 5.1 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.4 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 8.7 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 8.8 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.5 miles