Barnby Dun vs Howden

Property in Howden commands an average of £276,195, compared with £233,638 in Barnby Dun – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.

Howden has a crime rate of 51 per 1,000 residents, which is 128% lower than Barnby Dun at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Howden it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Barnby Dun, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Howden. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 3 in Howden.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun and 408.4 Mbps in Howden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 79.1% in Howden.

→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 Howden averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,366 in Howden. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.

→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 Howden. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 47.4 in Howden. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 68.2% in Howden. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 56.2% in Howden.

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