Dodworth, Barnsley
Dodworth, Barnsley is a village suburb in west Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Dodworth, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S75
Dodworth is a village suburb located to the west of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Barnsley town centre, Silkstone, Stainborough, Cawthorne and Higham. Local reference points include Dodworth railway station, the former Dodworth Colliery site and Dodworth Road (A628). Dodworth falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
A quiet residential village suburb west of Barnsley, combining coal mining heritage with open countryside on the western fringe of the borough.
Dodworth's history is intertwined with coal mining and the textile industry. The Dodworth Colliery operated from the mid-nineteenth century until its closure in the twentieth century, and its legacy is visible in the village's miners' cottages and terraced streets. St John the Baptist Church dates to the medieval period with later Victorian rebuilding. Dodworth railway station opened in 1850 on the Manchester and Leeds Railway and remains operational. Stainborough and the estate of Cannon Hall are nearby on the western fringe. Silkstone Beck flows through the area.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Dodworth |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Dodworth, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S75 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Dodworth village, Dodworth Green, Higham, Stainborough |
| Property | Village residential mix of Victorian miners' cottages, stone-built terraces and newer housing development on the village fringe. |
| Commercial | Very limited local retail; residents primarily use Barnsley town centre for shops and services. |
| Transport | Dodworth railway station on the Barnsley to Huddersfield line; bus routes along Dodworth Road (A628). |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q959905) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Dodworth railway station
- St John the Baptist Church Dodworth
- Former Dodworth Colliery site
- Silkstone Beck
- Stainborough Park (nearby)
Roads & Routes
- Dodworth Road (A628)
- Barnsley Road
- Higham Common Road
- Church Street
- Station Road
Notable Local Places
- Dodworth railway station
- St John the Baptist Church
- Silkstone Beck
- Dodworth Green
- Stainborough
About Dodworth, Barnsley
Dodworth is a village suburb situated approximately two miles west of Barnsley town centre, within the S75 postcode district. It sits along Dodworth Road (A628) between Barnsley and the Pennine fringe, with open countryside to the west and south. Nearby communities include Silkstone, Cawthorne and Stainborough.
The village's character reflects its mining and agricultural past. Miners' cottages and stone-built terraces line the older streets, while newer housing development has extended the village on its eastern and northern fringes. St John the Baptist Church serves as the historic focal point of the community. Dodworth railway station, opened in 1850, remains operational on the Barnsley to Huddersfield line, providing direct rail access to both Barnsley and Huddersfield. Silkstone Beck flows through the western edge of the village.
Dodworth's commercial offer is limited to a handful of local businesses; residents use Barnsley town centre for most shopping and services. Bus routes along Dodworth Road (A628) link the village to Barnsley. The former Dodworth Colliery site to the south of the village has been cleared and redeveloped. Open countryside to the west offers connections to the wider Pennine landscape and Stainborough Park. The village sits within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Dodworth, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Dodworth, Barnsley.
Location Name
Dodworth
Disambiguated Name
Dodworth, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S75
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Silkstone, Cawthorne, Stainborough, Higham
Property Types
Victorian miners' cottages, stone terraces, newer village housing
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
Dodworth — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Dodworth, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Dodworth, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, features a mix of older stone-built properties and miners' cottages, reflecting its history as a mining settlement. The village is surrounded by open countryside, with Silkstone Beck providing a natural landscape to the west and south. Notable landmarks include Dodworth railway station, St John the Baptist Church, and the former Dodworth Colliery site. The area is accessible via main roads such as Dodworth Road and Barnsley Road.
Service relationship
Dodworth 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 Dodworth
Local area reference pages for places near Dodworth within the Barnsley service area.
Silkstone
A village west of Dodworth known for the Silkstone Colliery disaster of 1838, in which 26 children died.
Cawthorne
A conservation village north-west of Dodworth with a Victorian museum and Cannon Hall nearby.
Stainborough
A hamlet near Dodworth forming part of the Stainborough and Wentworth estate landscape.
Higham
A small village north of Dodworth on Higham Common Road, within the Barnsley borough.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Dodworth
Driving directions from Dodworth railway station and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Dodworth
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dodworth, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Dodworth, Barnsley.