Barnton vs Haslington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Haslington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnton
£200,015
Haslington
£300,934
Crime Rate
Barnton
66.5
Haslington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnton
100.0%
Haslington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnton
391.6
Haslington
392.2
EPC Rating
Barnton
71.5
Haslington
70.9
Median Income
Barnton
£31,498
Haslington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £200,015, Barnton undercuts Haslington (£300,934) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnton is a terraced at £152,648, while in Haslington it is a terraced at £185,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Haslington (£398,212 vs £307,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnton prices grew faster — 44% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHaslington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Barnton at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnton is violent-crime, while in Haslington 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 North WestOf the 1 schools in Barnton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haslington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haslington averages 392.2 Mbps – ahead of Barnton's 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Barnton and 95.4% in Haslington. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Barnton and 73% in Haslington.
Haslington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Haslington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Barnton and £1,250 in Haslington. 72.1% of homes in Barnton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Haslington.
Barnton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Haslington and £31,498 in Barnton. The median age is 45 in Barnton and 46.1 in Haslington. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Barnton and 58.4% in Haslington. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnton versus 71.9% in Haslington. Barnton has a population of 6,245 and Haslington has 5,042.
| Indicator | Barnton | Haslington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 | 5,042 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 37.6% |
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