Barnsley vs Thurcroft
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Thurcroft is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Thurcroft has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Thurcroft
£169,554
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Thurcroft
90.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Thurcroft
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Thurcroft
451.4
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Thurcroft
70.6
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Thurcroft
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnsley commands an average of £199,362, compared with £169,554 in Thurcroft – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Thurcroft it is a terraced at £134,753.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Barnsley (£328,643 vs £256,036).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberThurcroft has a crime rate of 90.8 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 Thurcroft 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 data is not fully available for both Barnsley and Thurcroft. Barnsley has 21 schools and Thurcroft has 2 schools.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurcroft School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barnsley | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.4 Mbps in Thurcroft and 421.9 Mbps in Barnsley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 97.8% in Thurcroft. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 88.7% in Thurcroft.
Thurcroft is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (451 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Thurcroft leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Barnsley averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,080 in Thurcroft. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Thurcroft.
Thurcroft 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 Thurcroft. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 43.3 in Thurcroft. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 63.2% in Thurcroft. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 54.8% in Thurcroft.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 6,101 |
| 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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