Barnby Dun vs Featherstone (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Featherstone (wakefield) wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Featherstone (wakefield) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£195,568
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Featherstone (Wakefield)
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Featherstone (Wakefield)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Featherstone (Wakefield)
430.3
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Featherstone (Wakefield)
70.4
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £195,568 in Featherstone (wakefield) – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Featherstone (wakefield) it is a flat at £58,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £142,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Featherstone (wakefield) prices grew faster — 49% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Featherstone (wakefield) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108.4 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 Featherstone (wakefield) 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 83.3% in Featherstone (wakefield). There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 7 in Featherstone (wakefield).
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Featherstone (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Featherstone (wakefield) and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97% in Featherstone (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 83.7% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (430 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Featherstone (wakefield). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,126 in Featherstone (wakefield). 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,087 in Featherstone (wakefield). The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 42.9 in Featherstone (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 57.3% in Featherstone (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.6% in Featherstone (wakefield). Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 and Featherstone (wakefield) has 11,327.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 11,327 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24.3% |
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