Barnsley vs Oughtibridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnsley wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Oughtibridge
£328,390
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Oughtibridge
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Oughtibridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Oughtibridge
353.5
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Oughtibridge
70.1
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Oughtibridge
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £199,362, Barnsley undercuts Oughtibridge (£328,390) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Oughtibridge it is a flat at £143,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Oughtibridge (£317,855 vs £184,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oughtibridge prices grew faster — 86% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barnsley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.8 per 1,000 versus 97.5 per 1,000 in Oughtibridge. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Oughtibridge 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 Oughtibridge, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oughtibridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnsley averages 421.9 Mbps – ahead of Oughtibridge's 353.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 96.4% in Oughtibridge. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 65.6% in Oughtibridge.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (422 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnsley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Oughtibridge averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,087 in Oughtibridge. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Oughtibridge.
Oughtibridge has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,541 in Oughtibridge. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 42.6 in Oughtibridge. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 61.4% in Oughtibridge. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 54.5% in Oughtibridge.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 3,128 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 26.6% |
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