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Adwick le Street vs Barnby Dun

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Adwick Le Street is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Adwick le Street

£225,351

Barnby Dun

£233,638

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Barnby Dun

116.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Barnby Dun

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Barnby Dun

413.8

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Barnby Dun

70.9

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Barnby Dun

£30,186

Property in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £225,351 in Adwick Le Street – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Barnby Dun it is a terraced at £181,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £153,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs -65%.

Barnby Dun has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Adwick Le Street at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Barnby Dun it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Adwick Le Street, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Barnby Dun. There are 7 schools in Adwick Le Street and 1 in Barnby Dun.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetBarnby Dun
Total Schools71
Primary61
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun and 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.7% in Barnby Dun. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 79.8% in Barnby Dun.

Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Adwick Le Street averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,093 in Barnby Dun. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Barnby Dun.

Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Barnby Dun. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.8% in Barnby Dun. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.9% in Barnby Dun.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetBarnby Dun
Population18,3263,264
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,186
Employment Rate56.6%54.9%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Barnby Dun?
Adwick Le Street and Barnby Dun are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Barnby Dun?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or Barnby Dun safer?
Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Barnby Dun?
Adwick Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adwick Le Street or Barnby Dun?
Barnby Dun has faster average broadband at 413.8 Mbps.

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