Penistone, Barnsley
Penistone, Barnsley is a rural market town in west Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Penistone, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S36
Penistone is a rural market town located to the west of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire, on the edge of the Pennine upland. It is associated with nearby areas including Stocksbridge, Silkstone, Oxspring, Thurlstone and Hoylandswaine. Local reference points include Penistone market, Penistone railway station, St John the Baptist Church and the Trans Pennine Trail. Penistone falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
A characterful stone-built Pennine market town with one of South Yorkshire's oldest markets, a strong rural community identity and direct rail access to Sheffield and Huddersfield.
Penistone's market charter dates to 1290, making it one of the oldest in South Yorkshire. The town grew as a centre for the textile trade and later as a market town serving the Pennine farming communities. St John the Baptist Church has origins in the Norman period. The Trans Pennine Trail passes through Penistone, connecting it to a long-distance walking and cycling route from the east to west coast. Penistone railway station opened in 1845 and remains operational on the scenic Sheffield to Huddersfield line. The town sits on the edge of the South Pennines at an elevation of approximately 200 metres.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Penistone |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Penistone, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S36 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Penistone town centre, Thurlstone, Oxspring, Hoylandswaine, Ingbirchworth |
| Property | Stone-built period properties and Victorian market town buildings, with modern housing development on the town's fringes. A mix of stone terraces, semi-detached and detached rural housing. |
| Commercial | Penistone market and town centre shops serve the town and the wider rural catchment. Independent retailers and food businesses operate alongside the weekly market. |
| Transport | Penistone railway station on the Sheffield to Huddersfield TransPennine line; bus routes along Sheffield Road (A629) and Barnsley Road (A628). |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2010576) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Penistone market
- Penistone railway station
- St John the Baptist Church Penistone
- Trans Pennine Trail
- Penistone Town Hall
Roads & Routes
- Sheffield Road (A629)
- Barnsley Road (A628)
- Shrewsbury Road
- Manchester Road
- Bridge Street
Notable Local Places
- Penistone market
- Penistone railway station
- Trans Pennine Trail
- St John the Baptist Church
- Penistone Town Hall
About Penistone, Barnsley
Penistone is a rural market town situated approximately eight miles west of Barnsley town centre, within the S36 postcode district. It occupies a position on the edge of the South Pennines at approximately 200 metres above sea level, with open moorland to the west and the Don Valley to the south. Nearby communities include Stocksbridge to the south, Silkstone to the east and Thurlstone to the west.
Penistone holds a market charter dating to 1290, making it one of South Yorkshire's oldest market towns. St John the Baptist Church, with Norman origins, stands at the heart of the town. Penistone railway station, opened in 1845, remains operational on the scenic Sheffield to Huddersfield TransPennine line — one of the most celebrated railway routes in Northern England. The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the town, connecting it to a long-distance walking and cycling route spanning the north of England.
The town's stone-built character, independent market and distinctive Pennine setting give Penistone a strong identity. The town centre provides local shopping, food businesses and services, with the weekly market as a focal point. Modern housing development on the town's fringes has added to the housing stock. Penistone falls within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Penistone, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Penistone, Barnsley.
Location Name
Penistone
Disambiguated Name
Penistone, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S36
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Stocksbridge, Silkstone, Oxspring, Thurlstone
Property Types
Stone-built period properties, Victorian market town houses, modern housing on fringes
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
Penistone — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Penistone, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Penistone, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, features a mix of stone-built period properties and newer developments. The town is situated on the edge of rural landscapes, with open Pennine moorland and farmland to the west and north. Notable landmarks include Penistone Market, Penistone Railway Station, and St John the Baptist Church. The main roads serving the area are Sheffield Road and Barnsley Road.
Service relationship
Penistone 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 Penistone
Local area reference pages for places near Penistone within the Barnsley service area.
Stocksbridge
A steel town immediately south of Penistone across the borough boundary in Sheffield, S36.
Silkstone
A village east of Penistone known for the Silkstone Colliery disaster of 1838.
Oxspring
A small village north-east of Penistone along the Don Valley, within the Barnsley borough.
Thurlstone
A village west of Penistone on the Pennine fringe, within the S36 postcode district.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Penistone
Driving directions from Penistone railway station and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Penistone
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penistone, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Penistone, Barnsley.