Barnby Dun vs Cudworth and Shafton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cudworth And Shafton is about 33% cheaper on average. Cudworth And Shafton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Cudworth and Shafton
£176,202
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Cudworth and Shafton
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Cudworth and Shafton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Cudworth and Shafton
353.8
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Cudworth and Shafton
70.3
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Cudworth and Shafton
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Cudworth And Shafton is £176,202, which is 33% less than Barnby Dun at £233,638. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Cudworth And Shafton it is a flat at £67,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £120,326).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cudworth And Shafton prices grew faster — 72% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cudworth And Shafton is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Barnby Dun's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Cudworth And Shafton 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 HumberBarnby Dun has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cudworth And Shafton. Barnby Dun has 1 schools in total, while Cudworth And Shafton has 4.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cudworth and Shafton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnby Dun offers faster average downloads at 413.8 Mbps, compared to 353.8 Mbps in Cudworth And Shafton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 96% in Cudworth And Shafton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 60.1% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (414 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnby Dun are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Cudworth And Shafton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,130 in Cudworth And Shafton. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,779.5 in Cudworth And Shafton. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.2 in Cudworth And Shafton. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 56.6% in Cudworth And Shafton. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.5% in Cudworth And Shafton.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 12,472 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.9% |
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