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About Athersley North

Athersley North forms part of Barnsley's northern suburbs, developed as a council estate during the 1960s expansion. Most visitors arrive via Junction 37 of the M1, then follow the A628 through Barnsley town centre. The area connects well with Sheffield (A61, 20 minutes) and Leeds (M1 to Junction 37, 45 minutes), whilst local routes serve Wakefield via the A638. The district centres on Athersley North Primary School on Laithes Lane, recognisable by its distinctive 1960s brick buildings.

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Athersley North is in England, at 53.580, -1.474 - about 5 km north-east of Pogmoor.

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The closest airport to Athersley North is Leeds Bradford Airport, 49 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Manchester Airport.

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