Barnby Dun vs South Elmsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnby Dun is about 2% cheaper on average. 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
South Elmsall
£237,623
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
South Elmsall
194.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
South Elmsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
South Elmsall
474.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
South Elmsall
70.4
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
South Elmsall
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barnby Dun is £233,638, which is 2% less than South Elmsall at £237,623. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in South Elmsall it is a flat at £70,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 55% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £117,092).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Elmsall prices grew faster — 102% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000) compared to South Elmsall (194 per 1,000), a 67% difference. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall. Barnby Dun has 1 schools in total, while South Elmsall has 5.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Elmsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | South Elmsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
South Elmsall offers faster average downloads at 474.5 Mbps, compared to 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.7% in South Elmsall. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 94.1% in South Elmsall.
South Elmsall is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (475 vs 414 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 South Elmsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,126 in South Elmsall. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in South Elmsall.
South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 42.9 in South Elmsall. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 57.3% in South Elmsall. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.6% in South Elmsall.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | South Elmsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 11,187 |
| 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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