Barlby vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barlby is about 31% cheaper on average. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Haxby
£350,035
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Haxby
24.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Haxby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Haxby
410.9
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Haxby
70
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Haxby
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barlby is £241,544, which is 31% less than Haxby at £350,035. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Haxby (£427,583 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haxby prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 24.3 offences per 1,000 people, Haxby is the safer of the two – 94% lower than Barlby's 47.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Barlby's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberHaxby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Barlby. Barlby has 2 schools in total, while Haxby has 2.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barlby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 410.9 Mbps in Haxby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 78.5% in Haxby.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barlby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Haxby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,221 in Haxby. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Haxby and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 43.1 in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 55.9% in Haxby. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 65.1% in Haxby.
| Indicator | Barlby | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 10,176 |
| 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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