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Barton on Sea vs Holbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Holbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barton on Sea

£479,998

Holbury

£310,156

Crime Rate

Barton on Sea

54.4

Holbury

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton on Sea

N/A

Holbury

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton on Sea

332.8

Holbury

408.9

EPC Rating

Barton on Sea

68.5

Holbury

68.5

Median Income

Barton on Sea

£29,236

Holbury

£29,236

Property in Barton On Sea commands an average of £479,998, compared with £310,156 in Holbury – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Barton On Sea is a terraced at £289,470, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Barton On Sea (£578,882 vs £395,800).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton On Sea prices grew faster — 34% vs 23%.

Barton On Sea has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Holbury at 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Holbury it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality data is not fully available for both Barton On Sea and Holbury. Barton On Sea has 0 schools and Holbury has 4 schools.

Barton on Sea School Inspection Breakdown

Holbury School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton on SeaHolbury
Total Schools04
Primary03
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 408.9 Mbps in Holbury and 332.8 Mbps in Barton On Sea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Barton On Sea and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Barton On Sea and 78.4% in Holbury.

Holbury is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (409 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barton On Sea leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Holbury averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barton On Sea and £1,278 in Holbury. 58.3% of homes in Barton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.

Barton On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,236 in Barton On Sea and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 51.4 in Barton On Sea and 51.4 in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Barton On Sea versus 74.2% in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Barton On Sea and 52.9% in Holbury.

IndicatorBarton on SeaHolbury
Population6,7637,339
Median Age51.451.4
Median Household Income£29,236£29,236
Employment Rate52.9%52.9%
Owner Occupied74.2%74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton On Sea and Holbury?
Barton On Sea and Holbury are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton On Sea or Holbury?
Holbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £310,156.
Is Barton On Sea or Holbury safer?
Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton On Sea or Holbury?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton On Sea or Holbury?
Holbury has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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