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 miles35.6 km
- Rotherham 17 miles27.3 km
- Doncaster 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Wakefield 20 miles32.3 km
- Scunthorpe 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Barnsley 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Castleford 15.5 miles25 km
- Dewsbury 25 miles40.2 km
- Pontefract 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Worksop 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Bentley 5 miles8.1 km
- Selby 13.5 miles21.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnby Dun Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Stainforth Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dunscroft and Hatfield Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kirk Bramwith Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fishlake Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Edenthorpe Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West End Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Thorpe in Balne Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Moss Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Stainforth & Barnby Dun
DN7 5HU, DN3 1QT, DN7 5PF, DN7 5EE, DN7 5NJ, DN7 5PQ, DN7 5RL, DN7 5BG, DN7 5SF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.7 miles51 km
- Hatfield and Stainforth Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Kirk Sandall Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Stainforth & Barnby Dun Ad
- The Earl of Doncaster Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Owston Hall Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hex Wildlife Hotel 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Doncaster 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Reindeer Inn 7 miles11.2 km
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
- Campanile Hotel Doncaster 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Station Restaurant & Bar 5 7 miles11.3 km
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 miles7.7 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.9 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hampole Priory Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 15 miles24.1 km