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Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Royston (Barnsley)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Barugh Green And Redbrook wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barugh Green And Redbrook edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£255,492

Royston (Barnsley)

£479,188

Crime Rate

Barugh Green and Redbrook

94.8

Royston (Barnsley)

173.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barugh Green and Redbrook

100.0%

Royston (Barnsley)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barugh Green and Redbrook

418.4

Royston (Barnsley)

426.8

EPC Rating

Barugh Green and Redbrook

70.3

Royston (Barnsley)

70.3

Median Income

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£29,780

Royston (Barnsley)

£29,780

At £255,492, Barugh Green And Redbrook undercuts Royston (barnsley) (£479,188) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Royston (barnsley) it is a flat at £189,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Royston (barnsley) (£281,238 vs £159,231).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 42%.

Residents of Barugh Green And Redbrook experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.8 per 1,000 versus 173.9 per 1,000 in Royston (barnsley). The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook is violent-crime, while in Royston (barnsley) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Royston (barnsley), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Royston (Barnsley) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarugh Green and RedbrookRoyston (Barnsley)
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Royston (barnsley) averages 426.8 Mbps – ahead of Barugh Green And Redbrook's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 98.9% in Royston (barnsley). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 81.3% in Royston (barnsley).

Royston (barnsley) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (427 vs 418 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barugh Green And Redbrook leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Royston (barnsley) averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,130 in Royston (barnsley). 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Royston (barnsley).

Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,779.5 in Royston (barnsley). The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 43.2 in Royston (barnsley). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 62.5% in Royston (barnsley). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 56.6% in Royston (barnsley).

IndicatorBarugh Green and RedbrookRoyston (Barnsley)
Population7,54510,755
Median Age43.243.2
Median Household Income£29,779.5£29,779.5
Employment Rate56.6%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%23.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barugh Green And Redbrook and Royston (barnsley)?
Barugh Green And Redbrook and Royston (barnsley) are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Royston (barnsley)?
Barugh Green And Redbrook is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,492.
Is Barugh Green And Redbrook or Royston (barnsley) safer?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate at 94.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Royston (barnsley)?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barugh Green And Redbrook or Royston (barnsley)?
Royston (barnsley) has faster average broadband at 426.8 Mbps.

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