Barlby vs Moorends
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Moorends wins on house prices with a 64% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Moorends edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Moorends
£147,409
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Moorends
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Moorends
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Moorends
433.7
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Moorends
70.8
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Moorends
£30,846
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £147,409, Moorends undercuts Barlby (£241,544) by around 64% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Moorends it is a terraced at £103,458.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 92% pricier in Barlby (£198,400 vs £103,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moorends prices grew faster — 71% 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 116.9 per 1,000 in Moorends. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Moorends 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 Moorends, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moorends School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barlby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Moorends's 433.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 93% in Moorends. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 85.1% in Moorends.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (435 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Moorends, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Barlby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,210 in Moorends. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Moorends.
Moorends has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,845.7 in Moorends and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 45.8 in Moorends. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 54.6% in Moorends. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 67.8% in Moorends. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Moorends has 5,194.
| Indicator | Barlby | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 5,194 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,845.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 25.7% |
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