Barlby vs Brayton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barlby wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Brayton
£296,921
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Brayton
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Brayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Brayton
435
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Brayton
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Brayton
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,544, Barlby undercuts Brayton (£296,921) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Barlby (£198,400 vs £160,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barlby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 47.2 per 1,000 in Brayton. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Brayton 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Barlby, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brayton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barlby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Brayton's 435.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 85.1% in Brayton.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (435 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barlby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,412 in Brayton. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Barlby and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 48.2 in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.6% in Brayton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 69% in Brayton. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Brayton has 4,092.
| Indicator | Barlby | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 4,092 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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