Barnsley vs Cudworth and Shafton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cudworth And Shafton is about 13% 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
Cudworth and Shafton
£176,202
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Cudworth and Shafton
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Cudworth and Shafton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Cudworth and Shafton
353.8
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Cudworth and Shafton
70.3
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Cudworth and Shafton
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cudworth And Shafton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £176,202 versus £199,362 in Barnsley. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Cudworth And Shafton it is a flat at £67,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Barnsley (£99,003 vs £67,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cudworth And Shafton prices grew faster — 72% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.8 offences per 1,000 people, Barnsley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cudworth And Shafton's 94.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Cudworth And Shafton 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 Cudworth And Shafton.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cudworth and Shafton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnsley enjoy 421.9 Mbps on average, while Cudworth And Shafton lags behind at 353.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 96% in Cudworth And Shafton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 60.1% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (422 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cudworth And Shafton 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 Cudworth And Shafton. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Cudworth And Shafton 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 Cudworth And Shafton has 12,472. Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,779.5 in Cudworth And Shafton. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.2 in Cudworth And Shafton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 56.6% in Cudworth And Shafton.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 12,472 |
| 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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