Barnby Dun vs Hemsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Hemsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% 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
Hemsworth
£182,455
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Hemsworth
152.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Hemsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Hemsworth
474.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Hemsworth
70.4
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Hemsworth
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £182,455, Hemsworth undercuts Barnby Dun (£233,638) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Hemsworth it is a flat at £92,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £125,112).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsworth 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 31% lower than Hemsworth at 152.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hemsworth averages 474.5 Mbps – ahead of Barnby Dun's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.7% in Hemsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 94.1% in Hemsworth.
Hemsworth is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (475 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Hemsworth averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,126 in Hemsworth. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Hemsworth.
Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 42.9 in Hemsworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.6% in Hemsworth. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 57.3% in Hemsworth.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 9,177 |
| 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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