Barnsley vs Woodend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnsley is about 70% cheaper on average. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Woodend
£659,375
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Woodend
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Woodend
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Woodend
464.2
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Woodend
70.9
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Woodend
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barnsley is £199,362, which is 70% less than Woodend at £659,375. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Woodend it is a detached at £541,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Woodend (£541,250 vs £328,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodend prices grew faster — 78% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Woodend (116.1 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Barnsley is violent-crime, while in Woodend 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 HumberBarnsley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Woodend. Barnsley has 21 schools in total, while Woodend has 3.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodend School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnsley | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 3 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Woodend offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 421.9 Mbps in Barnsley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 96.5% in Woodend. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 91.8% in Woodend.
Woodend is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (464 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Woodend are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Barnsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,132 in Woodend. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Woodend.
Woodend has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £30,276 in Woodend. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 41.5 in Woodend. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 57% in Woodend. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 59.8% in Woodend.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 3,489 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 29.5% |
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