Barnby Dun vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goole offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Goole is £209,006, which is 12% less than Barnby Dun at £233,638. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Goole (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000), a 129% difference. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 HumberBarnby Dun has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Goole. Barnby Dun has 1 schools in total, while Goole has 6.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnby Dun offers faster average downloads at 413.8 Mbps, compared to 408.4 Mbps in Goole. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 79.1% in Goole.
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 408 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 70.4 (band C) in Goole. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,366 in Goole. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £30,180.2 in Goole. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 56.2% in Goole. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 68.2% in Goole.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 31.7% |
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