Barnsley vs Deepcar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnsley offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Deepcar
£243,638
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Deepcar
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Deepcar
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Deepcar
357.1
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Deepcar
70
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Deepcar
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barnsley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £199,362 versus £243,638 in Deepcar. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Deepcar it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Deepcar (£409,927 vs £328,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deepcar prices grew faster — 61% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Deepcar (97.3 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Deepcar 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 Deepcar.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deepcar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Deepcar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Deepcar lags behind at 357.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 92.6% in Deepcar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 67% in Deepcar.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (422 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnsley is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Deepcar's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,097 in Deepcar. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Deepcar.
Deepcar has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnsley has a population of 71,394 while Deepcar has 5,644. Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £30,329 in Deepcar. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 42.3 in Deepcar. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 54.5% in Deepcar.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Deepcar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 5,644 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 28.4% |
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