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Barnby Dun vs Finningley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Barnby 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarnby DunFinningley
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarnby DunFinningley
Population3,2645,919
Median Age43.444.8
Median Household Income£30,186£29,870.3
Employment Rate54.9%55.3%
Owner Occupied62.8%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%24%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnby Dun and Finningley?
Barnby Dun and Finningley are approximately 6.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnby Dun or Finningley?
Barnby Dun is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,638.
Is Barnby Dun or Finningley safer?
Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnby Dun or Finningley?
Barnby Dun has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnby Dun or Finningley?
Barnby Dun has faster average broadband at 413.8 Mbps.

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