Barnsley vs Chapeltown and High Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnsley is about 14% 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
Chapeltown and High Green
£232,951
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Chapeltown and High Green
97.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Chapeltown and High Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Chapeltown and High Green
353.5
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Chapeltown and High Green
70.1
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Chapeltown and High Green
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barnsley is £199,362, which is 14% less than Chapeltown And High Green at £232,951. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Chapeltown And High Green (£130,360 vs £99,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chapeltown And High Green prices grew faster — 52% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Chapeltown And High Green (97.4 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green 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 Chapeltown And High Green. Barnsley has 21 schools in total, while Chapeltown And High Green has 8.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 8 |
| Primary | 18 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnsley offers faster average downloads at 421.9 Mbps, compared to 353.5 Mbps in Chapeltown And High Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (422 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnsley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Chapeltown And High Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Chapeltown And High Green has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 22,187 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 26.6% |
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