Barlby vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goole offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Goole more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £209,006 versus £241,544 in Barlby. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 60% pricier in Barlby (£198,400 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goole prices grew faster — 32% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barlby (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Goole (50.8 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 Goole: 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.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barlby enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Goole lags behind at 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 79.1% in Goole.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (435 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barlby is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Goole's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,366 in Goole. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Goole has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barlby has a population of 3,499 while Goole has 20,173. Median household income is £30,180.2 in Goole and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.2% in Goole.
| Indicator | Barlby | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 31.7% |
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