Barnby Dun vs Goldthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goldthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 73%. Goldthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Goldthorpe
£134,721
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Goldthorpe
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Goldthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Goldthorpe
440.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Goldthorpe
70.2
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Goldthorpe
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Goldthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £134,721 versus £233,638 in Barnby Dun. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Goldthorpe it is a terraced at £78,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 132% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £78,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.9 offences per 1,000 people, Goldthorpe is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Barnby Dun's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Goldthorpe 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 HumberSchool quality favours Barnby Dun: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Goldthorpe.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goldthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Goldthorpe enjoy 440.5 Mbps on average, while Barnby Dun lags behind at 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 98% in Goldthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 85.4% in Goldthorpe.
Goldthorpe is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (441 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnby Dun is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Goldthorpe's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,100 in Goldthorpe. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Goldthorpe.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 while Goldthorpe has 7,493. Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,218.5 in Goldthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.4 in Goldthorpe. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.2% in Goldthorpe.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 7,493 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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