Darton, Barnsley
Darton, Barnsley is a suburb / village in north Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Darton, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S75
Darton is a village suburb located to the north of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Staincross, Mapplewell, Kexborough and Barugh Green. Local reference points include Darton railway station, Darton All Saints Church and Barnsley Road (A637). Darton falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
A suburban village north of Barnsley with railway connections, open countryside to the north and a strong community identity centred on the village church and local amenities.
Darton is an ancient settlement with a recorded history stretching to the Domesday Book, where it appears as 'Dertone'. All Saints Church dates from Norman origins and retains significant medieval fabric. The Dearne and Dove Canal's Barnsley branch passed through the area in the early nineteenth century, and its historical route is now partly a green corridor. Darton railway station opened in 1850 and remains operational. The village grew modestly in the Victorian period with stone-built housing. Population recorded at approximately 21,345 in recent surveys of the wider parish.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Darton |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Darton, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S75 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Darton village, Kexborough, Barugh Green, Mapplewell |
| Property | Mix of older stone-built housing, Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached properties and newer residential development, giving the village a suburban community feel. |
| Commercial | Darton has a small cluster of local shops. Residents use Barnsley town centre for most shopping needs. |
| Transport | Darton railway station on the Barnsley to Wakefield line; bus routes along Barnsley Road (A637). |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1617106) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Darton All Saints Church
- Darton railway station
- Barnsley Canal (historical route)
- Kexborough
- Barugh Green
Roads & Routes
- Barnsley Road (A637)
- Church Street
- Staincross Road
- Station Road
- Kexborough Lane
Notable Local Places
- Darton All Saints Church
- Darton railway station
- Dearne and Dove Canal greenway
- Darton local shops
- Mapplewell
About Darton, Barnsley
Darton is a village suburb situated approximately three miles north of Barnsley town centre, within the S75 postcode district. It lies along Barnsley Road (A637) in the northern part of the borough, with open farmland and countryside to the north. Nearby communities include Staincross, Mapplewell and Kexborough.
Darton is one of the oldest settlements in the Barnsley area, recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Dertone'. All Saints Church — with Norman origins and significant medieval fabric — is the historic centre of the community. Darton railway station, opened in 1850, remains operational on the Barnsley to Wakefield line, providing regular rail services northward toward Wakefield Kirkgate. The historical route of the Dearne and Dove Canal's Barnsley branch passes through the area and is now partly a green walking and cycling corridor.
The village has a small local retail offer and community facilities. Bus routes along Barnsley Road (A637) link Darton to Barnsley town centre. The housing stock ranges from stone-built older properties around the church and village core to Victorian and Edwardian semis and more recent residential development on the village fringe. Darton falls within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Darton, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Darton, Barnsley.
Location Name
Darton
Disambiguated Name
Darton, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S75
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Staincross, Mapplewell, Kexborough, Barugh Green
Property Types
Stone-built older housing, Victorian/Edwardian semis, newer residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
Darton — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Darton, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Darton, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, features a mix of older stone-built properties and Victorian housing, characteristic of a village suburb in the region. The area is surrounded by open farmland and countryside to the north, providing ample green space. Notable landmarks include Darton All Saints Church, Darton railway station, and the Barnsley Canal, with Barnsley Road and Church Street serving as main thoroughfares.
Service relationship
Darton 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 Darton
Local area reference pages for places near Darton within the Barnsley service area.
Staincross
A residential village north of Darton adjoining Mapplewell, within the north Barnsley belt.
Mapplewell
A village north of Darton close to Staincross, with community amenities serving the northern Barnsley suburbs.
Kexborough
A small hamlet east of Darton village, within the Barnsley borough.
Barugh Green
A village to the south-east of Darton on the edge of Barnsley, within the S75 postcode district.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Darton
Driving directions from Darton All Saints Church and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Darton
Apex Pest Control — Google Maps Listing
Frequently Asked Questions — Darton, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Darton, Barnsley.