Last updated May 2026

Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Barlby

A snapshot of life in Barlby, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Barlby is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,499. The average house price is £241,544 and the overall crime rate is 47.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barlby ranks

Affordability
#95 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#7 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#205 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

3,499

Avg House Price

£241,544

Crime Rate

47.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

435 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,117.4

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barlby's detached homes (£294,089) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£136,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barlby prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£185,841 → £241,544).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£294,089	£293,750	28
Semi-Detached	£217,140	£211,500	34
Terraced	£198,400	£197,000	10
Flat	£136,500	£136,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barlby is 47.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barlby: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barlby Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Barlby High School	Secondary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Barlby averages 435 Mbps — 335% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barlby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	59.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,412

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,499
Median Age	48.2
Median Household Income	£30,117.4
Employment Rate	56.6%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barlby?

The average house price in Barlby is £241,544 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Barlby?

The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat, with an average price of £136,500.

Is Barlby a safe place to live?

Barlby has a recorded crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Barlby?

Barlby has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Barlby?

Average broadband download speeds in Barlby are around 435 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.5% of premises.

How big is Barlby?

Barlby is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,499.

Most compared with

How does Barlby stack up against its neighbours?

Askern

Barlby

House price: £138,527 · £241,544
Crime rate: 116.4 · 47.2
Distance: 13.6 mi

Barlby

Bishopthorpe

House price: £241,544 · £512,732
Crime rate: 47.2 · 66.9
Distance: 8.5 mi

Barlby

Boston Spa

House price: £241,544 · £472,529
Crime rate: 47.2 · 116.2
Distance: 14.4 mi

Barlby

Brayton

House price: £241,544 · £296,921
Crime rate: 47.2 · 47.2
Distance: 3.1 mi

Barlby

Castleford

House price: £241,544 · £209,081
Crime rate: 47.2 · 108.4
Distance: 13.8 mi

Barlby

Copmanthorpe

House price: £241,544 · £406,814
Crime rate: 47.2 · 66.7
Distance: 8.9 mi

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