Barnby Dun vs Wath upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Wath Upon Dearne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Wath Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Wath upon Dearne
£176,299
Crime Rate
Barnby Dun
116.4
Wath upon Dearne
90.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Wath upon Dearne
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barnby Dun
413.8
Wath upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Barnby Dun
70.9
Wath upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Barnby Dun
£30,186
Wath upon Dearne
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnby Dun commands an average of £233,638, compared with £176,299 in Wath Upon Dearne – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Wath Upon Dearne it is a flat at £120,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £129,984).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnby Dun prices grew faster — 33% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWath Upon Dearne has a crime rate of 90.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Barnby Dun at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Wath Upon Dearne 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 Wath Upon Dearne. There are 1 schools in Barnby Dun and 8 in Wath Upon Dearne.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wath upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.5 Mbps in Wath Upon Dearne and 413.8 Mbps in Barnby Dun. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 98% in Wath Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 85.4% in Wath Upon Dearne.
Wath Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (441 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Wath Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,100 in Wath Upon Dearne. 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Wath Upon Dearne.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,218.5 in Wath Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.4 in Wath Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.2% in Wath Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 63% in Wath Upon Dearne. Barnby Dun has a population of 3,264 and Wath Upon Dearne has 16,565.
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 16,565 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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