Barlby vs Howden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barlby wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Howden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Howden
£276,195
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Howden
51.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Howden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Howden
408.4
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Howden
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Howden
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,544, Barlby undercuts Howden (£276,195) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Howden (£367,834 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Howden prices grew faster — 35% 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 51 per 1,000 in Howden. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Howden 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 Howden, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Howden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barlby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Howden's 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 79.1% in Howden.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (435 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barlby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Howden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,366 in Howden. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.
Howden has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,180.2 in Howden and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.4 in Howden. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.2% in Howden. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 68.2% in Howden. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Howden has 4,572.
| Indicator | Barlby | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 4,572 |
| 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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