Traditional county: West Yorkshire · District / Borough: Wakefield · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore South Elmsall, West Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the South Elmsall map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | South Elmsall |
| Traditional County | West Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.594438 |
| Longitude | -1.288306 |
| Place Type | Town |
South Elmsall, a place of quiet resilience, rests on the plains of West Yorkshire, its landscape shaped by the enduring legacy of coal mining and the gentle sweep of agricultural land. It lies 2.0 km east of South Kirkby (from South Kirkby: bearing 88°T, OS grid SE 472 111), and is situated south-south-west of North Elmsall village. For generations, the rhythm of the colliery dictated the pulse of South Elmsall, a testament to the hard work and community spirit that flourished amidst its depths. Though the pits have fallen silent, the echoes of that industrial past remain, a part of the town's character, now softened by the broad, open skies that stretch across the countryside, a canvas for the ever-changing light. The cultural fabric of South Elmsall is deeply interwoven with its working-class roots, a spirit of camaraderie and neighbourliness that persists to this day. While grand cathedrals and ancient abbeys are absent, the town possesses its own kind of enduring charm, found in the everyday interactions and local gatherings. The spirit of South Elmsall finds expression in its community centres and its well-attended sporting events, where local pride is a palpable force. It is a place where the simple pleasures of life are cherished, a quiet strength that has seen it through the shifts and seasons of its history.
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Explore South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.594438, -1.288306. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
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| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |