Barnby Dun vs Thurcroft
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Thurcroft wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Thurcroft has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Thurcroft
£169,554
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Thurcroft
90.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Thurcroft
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Thurcroft
451.4
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Thurcroft
70.6
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Thurcroft
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £169,554 in Thurcroft – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Thurcroft it is a terraced at £134,753.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £134,753).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Thurcroft experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.8 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 Thurcroft 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barnby Dun and Thurcroft. Barnby Dun has 1 schools and Thurcroft has 2 schools.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurcroft School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.4 Mbps in Thurcroft and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.8% in Thurcroft. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 88.7% in Thurcroft.
Thurcroft is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (451 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Thurcroft. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,080 in Thurcroft. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Thurcroft.
Thurcroft 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 Thurcroft. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.3 in Thurcroft. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54.8% in Thurcroft. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 63.2% in Thurcroft. Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 and Thurcroft has 6,101.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 6,101 |
| 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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