Thurnscoe is a small village in South Yorkshire with a population of 8,687 as of 2011. It lies roughly 8.5 miles from both Barnsley and Doncaster and offers a quiet rural setting.
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Thurnscoe is a village in South Yorkshire, England. The village falls within the Dearne North ward of the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and along with Goldthorpe and Bolton upon Dearne is part of the Dearne Towns. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village is approximately 8.5 miles (14 km) from Barnsley and 8.5 miles (14 km) from Doncaster. It is served by Thurnscoe railway station with bus links provided by Stagecoach. In 2011, it had a population of 8,687. The locality is part of the Dearne North ward and is within the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council area. Thurnscoe offers a small village atmosphere while remaining within commuting distance of larger towns such as Barnsley and Doncaster. The presence of a railway station and Stagecoach bus links provides residents with public transport options for local and regional travel. The village’s population size suggests a close‑knit community with basic amenities and a rural character.