Adwick le Street vs Barnby Dun
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarnby 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 3,264 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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