Barnby Dun vs Finningley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnby Dun is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. 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
Finningley
£389,917
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Finningley
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Finningley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Finningley
407.8
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Finningley
70.9
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Finningley
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £233,638, Barnby Dun undercuts Finningley (£389,917) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Finningley it is a semi-detached at £282,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £198,045).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Finningley prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarnby Dun has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Finningley at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Finningley 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 Finningley, 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.
Finningley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Finningley's 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 89.7% in Finningley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 79.5% in Finningley.
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Finningley averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,212 in Finningley. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Finningley.
Finningley has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,870.3 in Finningley. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 44.8 in Finningley. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 66.2% in Finningley. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.3% in Finningley.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 5,919 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24% |
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