Barlby vs Gilberdyke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gilberdyke is about 6% cheaper on average. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Gilberdyke
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Gilberdyke
448.6
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Gilberdyke
70.8
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Gilberdyke
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Gilberdyke is £227,971, which is 6% less than Barlby at £241,544. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Gilberdyke it is a terraced at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Barlby (£198,400 vs £153,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Gilberdyke's 50.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Gilberdyke 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 HumberGilberdyke has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Barlby. Barlby has 2 schools in total, while Gilberdyke has 1.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gilberdyke offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 435.0 Mbps in Barlby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 94.6% in Gilberdyke. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 88.1% in Gilberdyke.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (449 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gilberdyke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Barlby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,269 in Gilberdyke. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Gilberdyke.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 48.7 in Gilberdyke. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 54.2% in Gilberdyke. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 73.1% in Gilberdyke.
| Indicator | Barlby | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 3,028 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.5% |
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