Barlby vs Woodend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barlby offers lower property prices by roughly 63%. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Woodend
£659,375
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Woodend
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Woodend
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Woodend
464.2
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Woodend
70.9
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Woodend
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barlby is £241,544, which is 63% less than Woodend at £659,375. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Woodend it is a detached at £541,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Woodend (£541,250 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodend prices grew faster — 78% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 146% lower than Woodend's 116.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Woodend 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 HumberWoodend has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Barlby. Barlby has 2 schools in total, while Woodend has 3.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodend School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Woodend offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 435.0 Mbps in Barlby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 96.5% in Woodend. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 91.8% in Woodend.
Woodend is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (464 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Woodend are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Barlby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,132 in Woodend. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Woodend.
Woodend has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Woodend and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 41.5 in Woodend. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 57% in Woodend. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 59.8% in Woodend.
| Indicator | Barlby | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 3,489 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 29.5% |
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