Barnsley vs Dodworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnsley wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Dodworth
£229,897
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Dodworth
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Dodworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Dodworth
418.4
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Dodworth
70.3
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Dodworth
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £199,362, Barnsley undercuts Dodworth (£229,897) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Dodworth it is a flat at £127,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Dodworth (£127,143 vs £99,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barnsley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.8 per 1,000 versus 95 per 1,000 in Dodworth. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Dodworth 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 HumberOf the 21 schools in Barnsley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dodworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dodworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnsley averages 421.9 Mbps – ahead of Dodworth's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 97.8% in Dodworth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 80.5% in Dodworth.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (422 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dodworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Barnsley averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,130 in Dodworth. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Dodworth.
Dodworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,779.5 in Dodworth. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.2 in Dodworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 62.5% in Dodworth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 56.6% in Dodworth.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 5,981 |
| 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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