Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1LS

Edlington is a town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, lying to the south west of Doncaster and Warmsworth. It has a population of 8,276. The original parish town of Edlington is now known as Old Edlington; adjacent, and to the north, is New Edlington. It is often referred to by locals as ‘Edlo’. The locality is identified as a town and civil parish, indicating a small community with its own local governance. Residents benefit from the sense of local identity reflected in the nickname ‘Edlo’, and the town’s proximity to larger centres such as Doncaster provides access to broader services and amenities. The population figure suggests a modestly sized community where local facilities and community life are likely to be closely connected.