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Barnby Dun vs Dunscroft and Hatfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Barnby 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.

MetricBarnby DunDunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarnby DunDunscroft and Hatfield
Population3,26413,026
Median Age43.443.4
Median Household Income£30,186£30,186
Employment Rate54.9%54.9%
Owner Occupied62.8%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnby Dun and Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Barnby Dun and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnby Dun or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Barnby Dun or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnby Dun or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Barnby Dun has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnby Dun or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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