Stairfoot, Barnsley
Stairfoot, Barnsley is a urban fringe area in east Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Stairfoot, Barnsley — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: S70
Stairfoot is an urban fringe area located to the east of Barnsley town centre in South Yorkshire. It is associated with nearby areas including Worsbrough, Ardsley, Barnsley town centre, Monk Bretton and Kendray. Local reference points include Ardsley Reservoir, the Stairfoot roundabout — a major local road junction — and Doncaster Road (A635). Stairfoot falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
An urban fringe area east of Barnsley town centre combining residential terraces with commercial and light industrial uses along the main road corridor.
Stairfoot developed as an industrial and residential fringe area on the eastern approaches to Barnsley, growing during the Victorian era alongside the Dearne and Dove Canal and later the road network. The Dearne and Dove Canal historically ran through the area connecting Barnsley to the Humber ports; its route is now partly a green walking corridor. Ardsley Reservoir — constructed to supply the canal — lies to the south. The Stairfoot roundabout has become a significant local road junction on the eastern approach to Barnsley. The area has a mix of Victorian terraced housing and commercial premises along Doncaster Road (A635).
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Stairfoot |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Stairfoot, Barnsley |
| Parent City | Barnsley |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | S70 |
| Post Town | Barnsley |
| Administrative Area | verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Districts | Stairfoot, Ardsley, Kendray, Worsbrough fringe |
| Property | Victorian terraced housing throughout, with some commercial and light industrial uses along Doncaster Road. |
| Commercial | Commercial and light industrial units along Doncaster Road; limited residential retail. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Doncaster Road (A635) and Sheffield Road (A61) providing direct access to Barnsley town centre and the Dearne Valley. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q7597101) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Ardsley Reservoir
- Stairfoot roundabout
- Dearne and Dove Canal (historical route)
- Doncaster Road (A635)
- Sheffield Road (A61)
Roads & Routes
- Doncaster Road (A635)
- Sheffield Road (A61)
- Pontefract Road
- Barnsley Road
- Ardsley Road
Notable Local Places
- Ardsley Reservoir
- Stairfoot roundabout
- Dearne and Dove Canal greenway
- Doncaster Road commercial strip
- Worsbrough
About Stairfoot, Barnsley
Stairfoot is an urban fringe area situated approximately one mile east of Barnsley town centre, within the S70 postcode district. It lies along the Doncaster Road (A635) and Sheffield Road (A61) corridor on the eastern edge of central Barnsley. Nearby areas include Worsbrough to the south, Ardsley to the south-east and Kendray to the south-west.
The area developed during the Victorian era as an industrial and residential fringe alongside the Dearne and Dove Canal, which historically connected Barnsley to the Humber ports via the Aire and Calder Navigation. The canal's former route is now partly a green walking and cycling corridor through the area. Ardsley Reservoir — constructed to supply the canal with water — lies to the south and provides a local greenspace and wildlife habitat. The Stairfoot roundabout is a significant local junction on the eastern approach to Barnsley town centre.
Stairfoot has a mix of Victorian terraced housing and commercial premises along Doncaster Road. Commercial and light industrial units along the road frontage serve the local economy. Bus routes along Doncaster Road (A635) and Sheffield Road (A61) provide direct access to Barnsley town centre and the Dearne Valley. Stairfoot falls within Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's administrative area.
Stairfoot, Barnsley — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Stairfoot, Barnsley.
Location Name
Stairfoot
Disambiguated Name
Stairfoot, Barnsley
Parent City
Barnsley
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
S70
Administrative Area
verify ward, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Nearby Areas
Worsbrough, Ardsley, Kendray, Barnsley town centre
Property Types
Victorian terraced housing; commercial and light industrial on road frontages
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Barnsley service area.
Stairfoot — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Stairfoot, Barnsley.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Stairfoot, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, features predominantly Victorian terraced housing alongside commercial road frontages. The area is characterised by its proximity to green spaces such as Ardsley Reservoir and the former Dearne and Dove Canal greenway. Notable landmarks include the Stairfoot roundabout and the nearby Ardsley Reservoir, with major roads such as Doncaster Road and Sheffield Road providing key transport links.
Service relationship
Stairfoot 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 Stairfoot
Local area reference pages for places near Stairfoot within the Barnsley service area.
Worsbrough
A village and suburb to the south of Stairfoot, notable for Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park, S70.
Ardsley
A residential area south-east of Stairfoot adjoining the reservoir and open countryside.
Kendray
A south Barnsley suburb south-west of Stairfoot between Worsbrough and the town centre.
Barnsley town centre
Barnsley town centre is immediately to the west of Stairfoot along Doncaster Road, within the S70 postcode.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Stairfoot
Driving directions from Ardsley Reservoir and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Apex Pest Control (Barnsley) to Stairfoot
Apex Pest Control — Google Maps Listing
Frequently Asked Questions — Stairfoot, Barnsley
Location and coverage questions about Stairfoot, Barnsley.