Barnby Dun vs Sprotbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnby Dun wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Sprotbrough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Sprotbrough
£291,794
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Sprotbrough
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Sprotbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Sprotbrough
414
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Sprotbrough
70.6
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Sprotbrough
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £233,638, Barnby Dun undercuts Sprotbrough (£291,794) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Sprotbrough it is a semi-detached at £212,349.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Sprotbrough (£387,356 vs £281,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Sprotbrough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.2 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 Sprotbrough 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 Sprotbrough, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sprotbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sprotbrough averages 414.0 Mbps – ahead of Barnby Dun's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.8% in Sprotbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 79% in Sprotbrough.
Sprotbrough is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (414 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Sprotbrough averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,114 in Sprotbrough. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Sprotbrough.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,329 in Sprotbrough and £30,186 in Barnby Dun. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.5 in Sprotbrough. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.5% in Sprotbrough. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.4% in Sprotbrough.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23% |
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