Barlby vs Stamford Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barlby offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Stamford Bridge
£312,837
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Stamford Bridge
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Stamford Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Stamford Bridge
333.1
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Stamford Bridge
70.3
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Stamford Bridge
£30,310
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barlby is £241,544, which is 23% less than Stamford Bridge at £312,837. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Stamford Bridge it is a flat at £99,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Barlby (£136,500 vs £99,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barlby prices grew faster — 30% vs -25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Stamford Bridge's 50.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Stamford Bridge 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 data is not fully available for both Barlby and Stamford Bridge. Barlby has 2 schools and Stamford Bridge has 1 schools.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barlby | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barlby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 333.1 Mbps in Stamford Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 84.6% in Stamford Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 60.2% in Stamford Bridge.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (435 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barlby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Stamford Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,391 in Stamford Bridge. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Stamford Bridge.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,310.3 in Stamford Bridge and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.6 in Stamford Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.5% in Stamford Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 68.5% in Stamford Bridge.
| Indicator | Barlby | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 4,487 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,310.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 34.3% |
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