Barlby vs Upper Poppleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barlby offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Upper Poppleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Upper Poppleton
£477,055
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Upper Poppleton
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Upper Poppleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Upper Poppleton
80
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Upper Poppleton
70
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Upper Poppleton
£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 £477,055 in Upper Poppleton. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Upper Poppleton it is a terraced at £309,832.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Upper Poppleton (£411,659 vs £217,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barlby prices grew faster — 30% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barlby (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Upper Poppleton (66.5 per 1,000), a 41% difference. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Upper Poppleton 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 Upper Poppleton: 100% 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.
Upper Poppleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Upper Poppleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barlby enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Upper Poppleton lags behind at 80.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 100% in Upper Poppleton. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 0% in Upper Poppleton.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 444% on average download speed (435 vs 80 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barlby is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Upper Poppleton's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,221 in Upper Poppleton. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Upper Poppleton.
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 Upper Poppleton has 3,520. Median household income is £31,854 in Upper Poppleton and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 43.1 in Upper Poppleton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 55.9% in Upper Poppleton.
| Indicator | Barlby | Upper Poppleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 3,520 |
| 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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