Barnsley vs Maltby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Maltby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Maltby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Maltby
£167,550
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Maltby
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Maltby
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Maltby
451.4
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Maltby
70.6
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Maltby
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £167,550, Maltby undercuts Barnsley (£199,362) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Maltby it is a flat at £98,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Barnsley (£132,170 vs £102,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMaltby has a crime rate of 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Barnsley at 94.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Maltby 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 Maltby, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maltby School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 6 |
| Primary | 18 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Maltby averages 451.4 Mbps – ahead of Barnsley's 421.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 97.8% in Maltby. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 88.7% in Maltby.
Maltby is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (451 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Maltby, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Barnsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,080 in Maltby. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Maltby.
Maltby has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,075.5 in Maltby. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.3 in Maltby. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 54.8% in Maltby. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 63.2% in Maltby. Barnsley has a population of 71,394 and Maltby has 16,305.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 16,305 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 22.9% |
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