Barnby Dun vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnby Dun wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£280,437
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
404.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
71
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £233,638, Barnby Dun undercuts Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£280,437) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £145,227).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Crowle (north Lincolnshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Barnby Dun. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Barnby Dun, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowle (north Lincolnshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnby Dun averages 413.8 Mbps – ahead of Crowle (north Lincolnshire)'s 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Barnby Dun averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,186 in Barnby Dun. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 26.6% |
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