Barnsley vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brampton (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Brampton (Rotherham)
£178,130
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Brampton (Rotherham)
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Brampton (Rotherham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Brampton (Rotherham)
381.5
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Brampton (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Brampton (Rotherham)
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brampton (rotherham) is £178,130, which is 12% less than Barnsley at £199,362. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Barnsley (£328,643 vs £279,036).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brampton (rotherham) (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Brampton (rotherham) 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 HumberBarnsley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Brampton (rotherham). Barnsley has 21 schools in total, while Brampton (rotherham) has 1.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnsley offers faster average downloads at 421.9 Mbps, compared to 381.5 Mbps in Brampton (rotherham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (422 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnsley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Brampton (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).
Brampton (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham).
| Indicator | Barnsley | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 23.2% |
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