Barton on Sea vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBarton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Barton on Sea | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Barton on Sea | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,763 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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