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Barnsley vs East Riding of Yorkshire: which is the better place to live?
Is Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire are level on the Gera Liveability Score, both at 74.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Barnsley | East Riding of Yorkshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.7/100 | 74.7/100 | Level |
| Better value | 67.8 | 62.1 | Barnsley |
| For families | 92.6 | 90 | Barnsley |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 70.1 | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £219,544 | Barnsley (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,466 | Barnsley (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 88.9% | Barnsley |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 | East Riding of Yorkshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 87.1% | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
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Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire are level overall — both score 74.7/100 on the Gera Liveability Score.
| Verdict | Barnsley | East Riding of Yorkshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.7 | 74.7 | Level |
| Better value | 67.8 | 62.1 | Barnsley (+5.7) |
| For families | 92.6 | 90 | Barnsley (+2.6) |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 70.1 | East Riding of Yorkshire (+22.3) |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley (+17.7) |
| Measure | Barnsley | East Riding of Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £219,544 |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,466 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 88.9% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 87.1% |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire a better place to live overall?
- On the Gera Liveability Score, Barnsley and East Riding of Yorkshire are level, both at 74.7/100 (Gera, June 2026). The Gera Liveability Score combines house prices, council tax, crime, schools, broadband and GP access.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Barnsley is better value. Average house prices are £173,100 in Barnsley and £219,544 in East Riding of Yorkshire; Band D council tax is £2,326 versus £2,466 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Barnsley comes out ahead for families. Barnsley has 93.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.1 per 1,000; East Riding of Yorkshire has 88.9% and 96.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire?
- For connectivity, Barnsley has 83% gigabit-capable premises and East Riding of Yorkshire has 87.1% (Ofcom, June 2026). East Riding of Yorkshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Barnsley or East Riding of Yorkshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Barnsley scores 77 (South Yorkshire ICB) and East Riding of Yorkshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB). Barnsley has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).