Armthorpe vs Barnby Dun
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Armthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Barnby Dun
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Barnby Dun
413.8
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Barnby Dun
70.9
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Barnby Dun
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Armthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £219,555 versus £233,638 in Barnby Dun. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, 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 £152,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Armthorpe (116.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Armthorpe 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 HumberSchool quality favours Barnby Dun: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Armthorpe.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 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 | Armthorpe | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armthorpe enjoy 413.8 Mbps on average, while Barnby Dun lags behind at 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.7% in Barnby Dun. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 79.8% in Barnby Dun.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (414 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armthorpe is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Barnby Dun's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,093 in Barnby Dun. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Barnby Dun.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 while Barnby Dun has 3,264. Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £30,186 in Barnby Dun. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.4 in Barnby Dun. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.9% in Barnby Dun.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 3,264 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.7% |
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