Barlby vs Selby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Barlby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Selby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Selby
£257,713
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Selby
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Selby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Selby
435
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Selby
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Selby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Selby commands an average of £257,713, compared with £241,544 in Barlby – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Selby it is a flat at £105,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Barlby (£136,500 vs £105,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selby prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarlby has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Selby at 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Selby 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Selby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Barlby. There are 2 schools in Barlby and 9 in Selby.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Barlby and 435.0 Mbps in Selby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 95.5% in Selby. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 85.1% in Selby.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (435 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barlby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Selby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,412 in Selby. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Selby.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Barlby and £30,117.4 in Selby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 48.2 in Selby. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.6% in Selby. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 69% in Selby. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Selby has 19,480.
| Indicator | Barlby | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 19,480 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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