Barlby vs Castleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Castleford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Castleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Castleford
£209,081
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Castleford
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Castleford
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Castleford
464.2
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Castleford
70.9
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Castleford
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £209,081, Castleford undercuts Barlby (£241,544) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Barlby (£198,400 vs £150,109).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castleford prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarlby has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 130% lower than Castleford at 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Castleford 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 Castleford, which has 15 schools, the figure is 76.9%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castleford School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Castleford averages 464.2 Mbps – ahead of Barlby's 435.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 91.8% in Castleford.
Castleford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (464 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Castleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Barlby averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,132 in Castleford. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.
Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 41.5 in Castleford. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 59.8% in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 57% in Castleford.
| Indicator | Barlby | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 45,363 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 29.5% |
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