Cudworth, Barnsley
Cudworth, Barnsley is a former mining community in north-east Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Cudworth, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S72
Cudworth is a former mining community located to the north-east of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Royston, Monk Bretton, Carlton, Grimethorpe and Shafton. Local reference points include St John the Baptist Church, Cudworth War Memorial and Barnsley Road (A628). Cudworth falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
A close-knit former mining community with dense terraced housing, approximately three miles north-east of Barnsley town centre.
Cudworth expanded rapidly during the nineteenth century around coal mining. The Cudworth Colliery was a significant employer and the dense terraced housing that lines the town's streets is a direct legacy of the colliery era. St John the Baptist Church is the historic parish church. The River Dearne forms the southern boundary of the community. The former colliery site has been cleared. Nearby Grimethorpe was the site of one of Britain's most famous collieries, closed in 1993, which received national attention.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Cudworth |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Cudworth, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S72 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Cudworth, Shafton, Carlton, Grimethorpe fringe |
| Property | Dense Victorian terraced housing from the mining era, with inter-war and post-war residential development adding to the town's housing stock. |
| Commercial | Local shops along Barnsley Road (A628) serve the community's day-to-day needs. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Barnsley Road (A628) connecting to Barnsley town centre and surrounding communities. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q954528) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- St John the Baptist Church Cudworth
- Cudworth War Memorial
- Former Cudworth Colliery site
- River Dearne (southern fringe)
- Barnsley Road
Roads & Routes
- Barnsley Road (A628)
- Carlton Road
- Pontefract Road
- Church Street
- Doncaster Road
Notable Local Places
- St John the Baptist Church
- Cudworth War Memorial
- Cudworth local shops
- River Dearne
- Shafton
About Cudworth, Barnsley
Cudworth is a former mining community located approximately three miles north-east of Barnsley town centre, within the S72 postcode district. It sits along Barnsley Road (A628) in the northern part of the borough, with the River Dearne forming the southern boundary. Nearby communities include Royston to the north-east, Monk Bretton to the south-west and Grimethorpe to the east.
The town developed during the Victorian coal mining era and its dense terraced housing reflects the rapid expansion driven by colliery employment. St John the Baptist Church is the historic parish church. The former Cudworth Colliery site, which shaped the community's growth in the nineteenth century, has been cleared and the land redeveloped. Cudworth War Memorial stands in the town. The River Dearne provides a natural southern boundary to the community.
Local shops along Barnsley Road serve Cudworth's day-to-day retail needs. Bus routes connect the town to Barnsley town centre and surrounding communities. The housing stock is predominantly Victorian terraced, with inter-war and post-war additions on the town's fringes. Cudworth falls within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Cudworth, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Cudworth, Barnsley.
Location Name
Cudworth
Disambiguated Name
Cudworth, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S72
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Royston, Monk Bretton, Carlton, Grimethorpe
Property Types
Victorian terraced housing, inter-war and post-war residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
Cudworth — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Cudworth, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Cudworth, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is characterised by its dense Victorian terraced housing. The area features a mix of residential buildings and green spaces, with the River Dearne forming its southern boundary. Notable landmarks include St John the Baptist Church and the Cudworth War Memorial. Main roads in the area include Barnsley Road and Carlton Road, which provide key routes through the village.
Service relationship
Cudworth is within the Barnsley service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Barnsley.
Areas Near Cudworth
Local area reference pages for places near Cudworth within the Barnsley service area.
Royston
A former mining town north-east of Cudworth within the S71 postcode district, with its own High Street.
Monk Bretton
A suburb to the south-west of Cudworth noted for Monk Bretton Priory ruins, a twelfth-century Cluniac site.
Carlton
A residential village south of Cudworth within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough.
Grimethorpe
A former mining community east of Cudworth known for the Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Cudworth
Driving directions from Cudworth War Memorial and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Cudworth
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cudworth, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Cudworth, Barnsley.