Barnby Dun vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brampton (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Brampton (Rotherham)
£178,130
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Brampton (Rotherham)
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Brampton (Rotherham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Brampton (Rotherham)
381.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Brampton (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Brampton (Rotherham)
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brampton (rotherham) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £178,130 versus £233,638 in Barnby Dun. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £128,177).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brampton (rotherham) prices grew faster — 43% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brampton (rotherham) (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Brampton (rotherham) 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 Barnby Dun: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Brampton (rotherham).
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnby Dun enjoy 413.8 Mbps on average, while Brampton (rotherham) lags behind at 381.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (414 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnby Dun is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Brampton (rotherham)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 while Brampton (rotherham) has 4,620. Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham).
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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