Darfield, Barnsley
Darfield, Barnsley is a former mining village in south-east Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Darfield, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S73
Darfield is a former mining village located to the south-east of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Wombwell, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Goldthorpe, Brampton Bierlow and Billingley. Local reference points include All Saints Church Darfield, the River Dearne and Barnsley Road (A635). Darfield falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
A former mining village with a rural-edge character, situated in the Dearne Valley between Wombwell and Bolton-upon-Dearne.
Darfield is an ancient settlement with a medieval parish church — All Saints Church — with origins in the Norman period and a fourteenth-century tower. The churchyard is notable for containing the grave of Ebenezer Elliott (1781–1849), known as the 'Corn Law Rhymer' — a radical poet who campaigned against the Corn Laws. The area expanded in the nineteenth century around coal mining in the Dearne Valley. The River Dearne flows through the valley adjacent to Darfield. The village sits between Wombwell and Bolton-upon-Dearne in the Dearne Valley flood plain.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Darfield |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Darfield, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S73 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Darfield village, Darfield Bridge, Billingley, Brampton |
| Property | Victorian terraced housing from the mining era, with some inter-war and post-war residential development on the village fringe. |
| Commercial | Limited local shops serve day-to-day needs; residents use Barnsley or Wombwell for most retail. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Barnsley Road (A635); Wombwell railway station is the nearest rail access. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q676757) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- All Saints Church Darfield
- Darfield War Memorial
- River Dearne
- Grave of Ebenezer Elliott
- Barnsley Road (A635)
Roads & Routes
- Barnsley Road (A635)
- Station Road
- Church Street
- Snape Hill Road
- Wombwell Lane
Notable Local Places
- All Saints Church Darfield
- Grave of Ebenezer Elliott
- River Dearne
- Darfield War Memorial
- Dearne Valley
About Darfield, Barnsley
Darfield is a former mining village located approximately five miles south-east of Barnsley town centre, within the S73 postcode district. It sits in the Dearne Valley between Wombwell to the north-west and Bolton-upon-Dearne to the east. The River Dearne flows through the valley adjacent to the village, forming part of the Dearne Valley flood plain.
All Saints Church is the historic focal point of Darfield — a medieval church with a fourteenth-century tower and Norman origins. The churchyard contains the grave of Ebenezer Elliott (1781–1849), known as the 'Corn Law Rhymer' for his radical poetry campaigning against the Corn Laws, which brought him national attention. The village expanded in the nineteenth century around coal mining in the Dearne Valley, and its housing stock reflects that era — rows of Victorian terraced properties alongside the church and village centre.
Darfield has a limited local retail offer; residents use Wombwell and Barnsley town centre for most shopping needs. Bus routes along Barnsley Road (A635) connect the village to Wombwell and Barnsley. Wombwell railway station is the nearest rail access point. The River Dearne and Dearne Valley provide greenspace corridors through the area. Darfield falls within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Darfield, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Darfield, Barnsley.
Location Name
Darfield
Disambiguated Name
Darfield, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S73
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Wombwell, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Brampton Bierlow, Goldthorpe
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.
Darfield — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Darfield, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Darfield, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is characterised by Victorian terraced housing and its proximity to the River Dearne. The area features the Dearne Valley floodplain, providing a natural corridor for wildlife and contributing to the green space around the village. Notable landmarks include All Saints Church Darfield and the Darfield War Memorial, with main roads such as Barnsley Road and Station Road providing connectivity to the surrounding areas.
Service relationship
Darfield 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 Darfield
Local area reference pages for places near Darfield within the Barnsley service area.
Wombwell
A former mining town to the north-west of Darfield in the Dearne Valley, S73.
Bolton-upon-Dearne
A former mining community east of Darfield on the River Dearne, within Doncaster borough.
Brampton Bierlow
A village north of Darfield between Wombwell and Rotherham in the Dearne Valley.
Goldthorpe
A former mining town east of Darfield in Doncaster borough.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Darfield
Driving directions from All Saints Church Darfield and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Darfield
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Frequently Asked Questions — Darfield, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Darfield, Barnsley.