Barnsley vs Morley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnsley offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Morley (Leeds)
£220,412
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Morley (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Morley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Morley (Leeds)
486
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Morley (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Morley (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barnsley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £199,362 versus £220,412 in Morley (leeds). The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Morley (leeds) it is a flat at £122,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Morley (leeds) (£180,241 vs £132,170).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Morley (leeds) (116.1 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Morley (leeds) 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 Morley (leeds).
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 9 |
| Primary | 18 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Morley (leeds) enjoy 486.0 Mbps on average, while Barnsley lags behind at 421.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 98.5% in Morley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 96.5% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (486 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Morley (leeds) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Barnsley's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,138 in Morley (leeds). 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnsley has a population of 71,394 while Morley (leeds) has 32,562. Median household income is £31,465 in Morley (leeds) and £30,472 in Barnsley. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 40.1 in Morley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 56.8% in Morley (leeds).
| Indicator | Barnsley | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 32,562 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 34.7% |
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