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Barnby Dun vs Brayton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barnby Dun is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barnby Dun

£233,638

Brayton

£296,921

Crime Rate

Barnby Dun

116.4

Brayton

47.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barnby Dun

100.0%

Brayton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barnby Dun

413.8

Brayton

435

EPC Rating

Barnby Dun

70.9

Brayton

70.4

Median Income

Barnby Dun

£30,186

Brayton

£30,117

Property in Brayton commands an average of £296,921, compared with £233,638 in Barnby Dun – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £198,045).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 33%.

Brayton has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 147% lower than Barnby Dun at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Brayton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Barnby Dun, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brayton. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 1 in Brayton.

Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brayton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarnby DunBrayton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Brayton and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 85.1% in Brayton.

Brayton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (435 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Brayton averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,412 in Brayton. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.

Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 48.2 in Brayton. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 69% in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 56.6% in Brayton.

IndicatorBarnby DunBrayton
Population3,2644,092
Median Age43.448.2
Median Household Income£30,186£30,117.4
Employment Rate54.9%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.8%69%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnby Dun and Brayton?
Barnby Dun and Brayton are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnby Dun or Brayton?
Barnby Dun is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,638.
Is Barnby Dun or Brayton safer?
Brayton has the lower crime rate at 47.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnby Dun or Brayton?
Barnby Dun has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnby Dun or Brayton?
Brayton has faster average broadband at 435.0 Mbps.

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