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15 things to know about Edenthorpe
Kellie CadeMay 16, 2025
Just 4 miles from Doncaster city centre, you'll find the village of Edenthorpe; a great spot to buy a brand new home. Take a look at our answers to 15 of the most frequently asked questions about this location.
What’s the postcode area?
The postcode area for Edenthorpe is DN3.
What is the telephone area code for Edenthorpe?
Edenthorpe’s dialling code is 01302.
What council is Edenthorpe under?
The village is covered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
What is the population?
The 2021 census puts the population of Edenthorpe just under 5000, with 4973 residents.
What county is Edenthorpe in?
Edenthorpe is in the county of South Yorkshire.
What region is Edenthorpe in?
Edenthorpe is in the Yorkshire and Humber region of England.
What police force covers the area?
Edenthorpe is served by South Yorkshire police.
What’s the nearest city?
Edenthorpe’s nearest city is Doncaster, which is just 4 miles and a 10 minute drive from the village via the A630.
What are some of the neighbouring towns?
Some of the towns closest to Edenthorpe included the market towns of Tickhill, Thorne and Bawtry. Both Bawtry and Tickhill are approximately 20 minutes from Edenthorpe, whilst Thorne is only 15 minutes away by car. Other nearby towns include Maltby, Mexborough and Conisbrough, home to Conisbrough Castle, which was built in the 11th century following the Norman conquest of England.
What is Edenthorpe famous for?
Doncaster is famous for horse racing, and is home to one of the oldest racecourses in the world, which hosts two of the world’s oldest horse races: The Doncaster Cup and the St Leger Stakes. The racecourse is just a 3 mile drive from Edenthorpe.
What is nearest train station?
The nearest train station is in Kirk Sandall, which is approximately a mile away from Edenthorpe. Trains run direct to Doncaster from platform 1 and to Hull and Scunthorpe from platform 2.
Does Edenthorpe have a bus station?
Buses run regularly from Edenthorpe and Doncaster, with services operated by First South Yorkshire. Buses depart from Thorne Road/Cedric Road in Edenthorpe, and the journey to Doncaster takes approximately 10 minutes.
How do you get to Edenthorpe by car?
Edenthorpe can be reached via Junction 4 of the M18. Junction 36 on the A1(M) leads to the A630 which travels through Doncaster, eventually leading to the A18 which runs through the village.
What green space is there is Edenthorpe?
There’s plenty of green space near the village of Edenthorpe. Doncaster is home to Cusworth Hall Museum & Park, which is just 20 minutes away from the village. The parkland which surrounds the house is open to the public every day of the year, with lakes, woodland areas and play areas for young children. Sandall Beat Woods is just 10 minutes away from the village and is a fantastic outdoor space. The Beat is home to many different species of wildlife, walking routes and play areas for children. Sandall Park is one of Doncaster’s biggest leisure parks, and is just 1 mile from Edenthorpe. The park has junior play areas, playing fields, wildflower areas, sport facilities, picnic areas and there’s the Sandall Park Cafe here too!
What is the nearest airport?
The nearest airport to Edenthorpe is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is approximately 55 miles away from the village and can be reached in a 1 hour and 20 minute drive. Other airports a reasonable proximity away from the village include Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport. Manchester Airport can be reached in under 2 hours, whilst East Midlands Airport can be reached in a 1 hour and 45 minute drive.
