Barlby vs Garforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barlby wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Garforth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Garforth
£295,319
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Garforth
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Garforth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Garforth
421.4
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Garforth
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Garforth
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,544, Barlby undercuts Garforth (£295,319) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Garforth it is a flat at £128,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Garforth (£456,532 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garforth prices grew faster — 45% 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 116.2 per 1,000 in Garforth. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Garforth 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 Garforth, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Garforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barlby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Garforth's 421.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 94.6% in Garforth. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 81.6% in Garforth.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (435 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barlby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Garforth averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,396 in Garforth. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Garforth.
Garforth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Barlby and £30,091.2 in Garforth. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.1 in Garforth. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 66.9% in Garforth. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.9% in Garforth.
| Indicator | Barlby | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 15,148 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 34.3% |
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