Barnsley vs Barugh Green and Redbrook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnsley is about 22% cheaper on average. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£255,492
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barnsley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £199,362 versus £255,492 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook it is a terraced at £159,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£159,231 vs £132,170).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Barugh Green And Redbrook (94.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook 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 favours Barnsley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnsley enjoy 421.9 Mbps on average, while Barugh Green And Redbrook lags behind at 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 97.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (422 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barugh Green And Redbrook is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Barnsley's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnsley has a population of 71,394 while Barugh Green And Redbrook has 7,545. Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 7,545 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.9% |
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