Barnby Dun vs Selby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnby Dun wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Selby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Selby
£257,713
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Selby
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Selby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Selby
435
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Selby
70.4
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Selby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Selby commands an average of £257,713, compared with £233,638 in Barnby Dun – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Selby it is a flat at £105,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Selby (£398,637 vs £281,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selby prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Selby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 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 Selby 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 100% in Selby. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 9 in Selby.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Selby and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 95.5% in Selby. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 85.1% in Selby.
Selby is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (435 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Selby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,412 in Selby. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Selby.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £30,117.4 in Selby. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 48.2 in Selby. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 56.6% in Selby. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 69% in Selby. Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 and Selby has 19,480.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 19,480 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 33.8% |
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