Barnsley vs Shepley and Shelley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnsley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Shepley And Shelley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Shepley and Shelley
£321,808
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Shepley and Shelley
89.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Shepley and Shelley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Shepley and Shelley
445.2
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Shepley and Shelley
69.4
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Shepley and Shelley
£29,765
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Shepley And Shelley commands an average of £321,808, compared with £199,362 in Barnsley – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Shepley And Shelley it is a terraced at £226,324.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Shepley And Shelley (£226,324 vs £132,170).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberShepley And Shelley has a crime rate of 89 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Barnsley at 94.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Shepley And Shelley 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Barnsley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shepley And Shelley. There are 21 schools in Barnsley and 2 in Shepley And Shelley.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepley and Shelley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Shepley And Shelley and 421.9 Mbps in Barnsley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 96.5% in Shepley And Shelley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 87.5% in Shepley And Shelley.
Shepley And Shelley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (445 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnsley, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Shepley And Shelley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,178 in Shepley And Shelley. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Shepley And Shelley.
Barnsley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,765 in Shepley And Shelley. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 42.6 in Shepley And Shelley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 55.4% in Shepley And Shelley. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 63.9% in Shepley And Shelley. Barnsley has a population of 71,394 and Shepley And Shelley has 5,211.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Shepley and Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 5,211 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £29,765 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 26.6% |
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