The ward combines the neighbouring settlements of Stainforth and Barnby Dun on the eastern fringe of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, sitting close to the wetland margins of Thorne Moors and influenced by the nearby River Don and canal network. Its rivers, canals and peatland backdrop give the area a mix of working waterways and countryside that contrast with the more urban parts of the borough.
Historically the two places have different roots - Barnby Dun with more agricultural and village origins and Stainforth shaped by the coal industry and pit communities - and that heritage survives in the built environment, community groups and local pubs. Today the ward is a blend of post‑industrial and suburban housing, light industry and commuter households, with towpaths, local nature spots and canal history providing popular spots for walking, fishing and small‑scale conservation projects.
Postcode districts covering Stainforth & Barnby Dun
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 22.1 miles
- Rotherham 17 miles
- Doncaster 5.1 miles
- Wakefield 20 miles
- Scunthorpe 16.3 miles
- Barnsley 17.2 miles
- Castleford 15.5 miles
- Dewsbury 25 miles
- Pontefract 12.9 miles
- Worksop 19.1 miles
- Bentley 5 miles
- Selby 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barnby Dun Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Parish 1.1 miles
- Stainforth Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Dunscroft and Hatfield Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Kirk Bramwith Parish 1.7 miles
- Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall Ward 2.1 miles
- Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Fishlake Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Edenthorpe Parish 2.4 miles
- West End Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Thorpe in Balne Parish 2.8 miles
- Moss Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Stainforth & Barnby Dun
DN3 1EN, DN7 5SQ, DN3 1RS, DN3 1BA, DN3 1AN, DN3 1AD, DN3 1JN, DN7 5PB, DN3 1BD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 7.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.7 miles
- Hatfield and Stainforth Railway Station 1 mile
- Kirk Sandall Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Stainforth & Barnby Dun Ad
- Kings Chamber by Marston's Inns 3.6 miles
- Parkside Guest House 3 5.9 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse 4 5.1 miles
- The Earl of Doncaster Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- The Punchbowl Inn 3.8 miles
- Hex Wildlife Hotel at Yorkshire Wildlife Park 6.3 miles
- Beverley Inn & Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Regent Hotel Doncaster 3 5.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Doncaster 3 6.8 miles
- Owston Hall Hotel 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Stainforth & Barnby Dun
- Barnby Dun Primary Academy Primary
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary
- Long Toft Primary School Primary
- Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 4.8 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 5.5 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.5 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 6.6 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 7.8 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 13.8 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Glanford Park Stadium 14.4 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 14.8 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 15 miles