Barnby Dun vs Maltby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maltby wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Maltby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Maltby
£167,550
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Maltby
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Maltby
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Maltby
451.4
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Maltby
70.6
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Maltby
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £167,550 in Maltby – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Maltby it is a flat at £98,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 78% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £102,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maltby prices grew faster — 42% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Maltby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.9 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Barnby Dun. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Maltby 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Barnby Dun, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Maltby. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 6 in Maltby.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maltby School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.4 Mbps in Maltby and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.8% in Maltby. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 88.7% in Maltby.
Maltby is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (451 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Maltby averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,080 in Maltby. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Maltby.
Maltby has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,075.5 in Maltby. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.3 in Maltby. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 63.2% in Maltby. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54.8% in Maltby.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 16,305 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.9% |
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