Barnby Dun vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dunscroft And Hatfield offers lower property prices by roughly 62%. 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
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£144,660
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Dunscroft and Hatfield
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Dunscroft and Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Dunscroft and Hatfield
425.8
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Dunscroft and Hatfield
70.9
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Dunscroft And Hatfield is £144,660, which is 62% less than Barnby Dun at £233,638. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £116,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunscroft And Hatfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Dunscroft And Hatfield (116.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Dunscroft And Hatfield. Barnby Dun has 1 schools in total, while Dunscroft And Hatfield has 5.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dunscroft And Hatfield offers faster average downloads at 425.8 Mbps, compared to 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (426 vs 414 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 70.9 (band C) in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £30,186 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 13,026 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.7% |
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