Barlby vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barlby is about 22% cheaper on average. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Huntington (york) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barlby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,544 versus £308,111 in Huntington (york). The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Huntington (york) (£397,136 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (york) prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barlby (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Huntington (york) (66.9 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Huntington (york) 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 Huntington (york): 80% 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.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barlby enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Huntington (york) lags behind at 410.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Barlby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barlby is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Huntington (york)'s band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barlby has a population of 3,499 while Huntington (york) has 12,420. Median household income is £31,854 in Huntington (york) and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 55.9% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Barlby | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 12,420 |
| 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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