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Barnby Dun vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Barnby Dun wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barnby Dun

£233,638

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Crime Rate

Barnby Dun

116.4

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barnby Dun

100.0%

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barnby Dun

413.8

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

EPC Rating

Barnby Dun

70.9

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Median Income

Barnby Dun

£30,186

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

At £233,638, Barnby Dun undercuts Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£280,437) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £145,227).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 33%.

Residents of Crowle (north Lincolnshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Barnby Dun. The most common crime category in Barnby Dun is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Barnby Dun, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowle (north Lincolnshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarnby DunCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Barnby Dun averages 413.8 Mbps – ahead of Crowle (north Lincolnshire)'s 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Barnby Dun averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,186 in Barnby Dun. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

IndicatorBarnby DunCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Population3,2643,969
Median Age43.446.4
Median Household Income£30,186£30,308
Employment Rate54.9%54%
Owner Occupied62.8%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnby Dun and Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Barnby Dun and Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnby Dun or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Barnby Dun is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,638.
Is Barnby Dun or Crowle (north Lincolnshire) safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnby Dun or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Barnby Dun has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnby Dun or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Barnby Dun has faster average broadband at 413.8 Mbps.

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