Darton East is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. It covers the eastern side of the village of Darton and nearby residential areas, sitting between Barnsley and Wakefield and within easy commuting distance of Leeds. The ward is served by Darton railway station, which helps link the local community to the wider region.
The area has a history shaped by the South Yorkshire coalfield, and that industrial legacy is visible in a mix of older terraced housing and more recent developments. Today it combines local shops, schools and sports clubs with green spaces on the edge of the Pennines, and has seen gradual regeneration and community activity aimed at broadening employment and improving facilities while retaining a strong local identity.