Barnby Dun vs Conisbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Conisbrough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Conisbrough
£157,385
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Conisbrough
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Conisbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Conisbrough
428.9
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Conisbrough
70.6
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Conisbrough
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £157,385 in Conisbrough – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Conisbrough it is a flat at £88,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 60% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £113,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Conisbrough prices grew faster — 46% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarnby Dun has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Conisbrough at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Conisbrough 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Barnby Dun, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Conisbrough. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 5 in Conisbrough.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Conisbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.9 Mbps in Conisbrough and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.1% in Conisbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 83.4% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (429 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Conisbrough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,080 in Conisbrough. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,075.5 in Conisbrough. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.3 in Conisbrough. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54.8% in Conisbrough. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 63.2% in Conisbrough. Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 and Conisbrough has 11,465.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 11,465 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.9% |
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