Barlby vs Dunnington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barlby is about 44% cheaper on average. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Dunnington
£428,170
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Dunnington
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Dunnington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Dunnington
220.7
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Dunnington
70
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Dunnington
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barlby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,544 versus £428,170 in Dunnington. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Dunnington it is a terraced at £284,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Dunnington (£453,224 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Dunnington's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Dunnington 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 Dunnington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Barlby.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barlby enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Dunnington lags behind at 220.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 71.7% in Dunnington. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 29.6% in Dunnington.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 97% on average download speed (435 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barlby is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Dunnington's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,221 in Dunnington. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Dunnington.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barlby has a population of 3,499 while Dunnington has 3,256. Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 43.1 in Dunnington. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 55.9% in Dunnington.
| Indicator | Barlby | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 3,256 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 38.8% |
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