Welcome to Darrington

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Introduction

The Parish of Darrington is a rural parish with an electorate of approximately 1,200 and at present a precept of £14,348. 

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,220 hectares
Population	1,402 (2021)
Density	115 people/km2
Mean age	49.5
Ward	Pontefract South
District	Wakefield
Postcodes	WF11, WF8
ONS ID	E04000228

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Council

Contact details for Darrington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Darrington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Darrington Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Darrington Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Darrington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Darrington Parish.

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Local News

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Wakefield: Greggs refused planned new sites off A1 and M1

Published: 17th Apr 2024

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'If there was a police patrol it might solve situation' - Readers respond to decision to close road near Pontefract

Published: 18th Apr 2024

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17 people taken to hospital after minibus crash on A1 | ITV News

Published: 14th Apr 2024