Arbourthorne Estate

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Arbourthorne Estate

Access road to Queens Tower, Park Grange A gated development off Park Grange Road. — Access road to Queens Tower, Park Grange Credit: Richard Vince

Arbourthorne Estate is a residential area located in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the city center, it is part of the Arbourthorne ward. The estate is bordered by the neighborhoods of Manor, Woodthorpe, and Gleadless.

Originally built in the early 1920s as social housing, Arbourthorne Estate consists predominantly of council houses and flats. The area underwent significant redevelopment in the 1960s, resulting in the construction of high-rise blocks of flats and maisonettes. This development aimed to provide modern and affordable housing for the growing population of Sheffield.

Today, Arbourthorne Estate is a diverse and close-knit community. The estate offers a range of amenities to its residents, including schools, shops, and a community center. The nearby Norfolk Heritage Park provides a green space for outdoor activities and leisure.

Transportation links in the area are convenient, with regular bus services connecting Arbourthorne Estate to Sheffield city center and surrounding areas. The estate also has good road access, with the A6102 and A621 roads running nearby.

Despite facing some challenges in the past, Arbourthorne Estate has seen ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for its residents. The local council and community organizations have worked together to implement regeneration projects, improving housing conditions and promoting community engagement.

Overall, Arbourthorne Estate offers affordable housing options in a well-connected and vibrant part of Sheffield, making it an attractive place to live for many.

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Arbourthorne Estate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.358229/-1.447497 or Grid Reference SK3684. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Access road to Queens Tower, Park Grange

A gated development off Park Grange Road.

Richard Vince

Footpath to Tower Rise, Park Grange

Off Cutlers Court (parallel to the left).

Richard Vince

Cutlers Court, Park Grange

A cul de sac providing access to Park Grange House.

Richard Vince

Houses on Thames Avenue, Park Grange

Seen from close to Park Grange Croft tram stop.

Richard Vince

Top of Park Grange Croft, Park Grange

A cul de sac off Park Grange Road.

Richard Vince

Park Grange Croft tram stop, Park Grange

Looking towards Sheffield city centre. Just behind the camera, the tramway leaves Park Grange Road and enters this section of reserved track, which continues almost unbroken to Park Square on the eastern edge of the city centre.

Richard Vince

Gleadless Road, looking towards Heeley, Sheffield

View of Gleadless Road at the corner with Abney Road and looking west towards Heeley.

A J Paxton

Fox & flower mural by Faunagraphic

This mural on the Meersbrook Park Pavilion by artist Sarah Yates (aka Faunagraphic) was financed through crowdfunding by the local community with matched funding from the City Council.

Graham Hogg

Corner of Chesterfield Road and Valley Road

At this road junction you find the offices of the Sheffield Heeley MP, Louise Haigh. The windows are adorned with graphical paintings of local scenes by Bryan John.

Neil Theasby

Businesses in The Meersbrook Buildings

In Chesterfield Road. "The Tramshed" is a micropub and "Baked and Caked" is a specialist bakery.

Neil Theasby

Outside the offices of Louise Haigh M.P.

At the junction of Chesterfield Road and Valley Road. The windows are adorned with prints of paintings by Bryan John - showing local Sheffield scenes.

Neil Theasby

Prince of Wales Road, Fairleigh, Sheffield

Mike Pennington

Screwfix, Queens Road, Sheffield

Mike Pennington

Samaritans, Queens Road, Sheffield

Mike Pennington

St Wilfred's Place, Queens Road, Sheffield

Mike Pennington

Church of St Theresa of the Child Jesus

Built in 1958-1960 to designs by John Rochford. This Roman Catholic church has just last year been listed as grade II. List Entry Number: 1481823 Link

David Lally

Church of St Theresa of the Child Jesus

Built in 1958-1960 to designs by John Rochford. This Roman Catholic church has just last year been listed as grade II. The statue above the door is by Philip Lindsey Clark. List Entry Number: 1481823 Link

David Lally