Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare

Barton on Sea vs Ringwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsAppXFacebookEmail

The verdict

Barton On Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barton on Sea

£479,998

Ringwood

£554,659

Crime Rate

Barton on Sea

54.4

Ringwood

54.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton on Sea

N/A

Ringwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton on Sea

332.8

Ringwood

250.9

EPC Rating

Barton on Sea

68.5

Ringwood

68.9

Median Income

Barton on Sea

£29,236

Ringwood

£29,719

Property in Ringwood commands an average of £554,659, compared with £479,998 in Barton On Sea – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Barton On Sea is a terraced at £289,470, while in Ringwood it is a flat at £195,111.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Barton On Sea (£312,303 vs £195,111).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton On Sea prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.

Barton On Sea has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ringwood at 54.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Ringwood 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 Ringwood. Barton On Sea has 0 schools and Ringwood has 5 schools.

Barton on Sea School Inspection Breakdown

Ringwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton on SeaRingwood
Total Schools05
Primary04
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 332.8 Mbps in Barton On Sea and 250.9 Mbps in Ringwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Barton On Sea and 87.4% in Ringwood. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Barton On Sea and 42.6% in Ringwood.

Barton On Sea is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (333 vs 251 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ringwood, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Barton On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barton On Sea and £1,257 in Ringwood. 58.3% of homes in Barton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Ringwood.

Ringwood has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,719.3 in Ringwood and £29,236 in Barton On Sea. The median age is 51.4 in Barton On Sea and 49.3 in Ringwood. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Barton On Sea and 53.5% in Ringwood. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Barton On Sea versus 69.1% in Ringwood. Barton On Sea has a population of 6,763 and Ringwood has 12,789.

IndicatorBarton on SeaRingwood
Population6,76312,789
Median Age51.449.3
Median Household Income£29,236£29,719.3
Employment Rate52.9%53.5%
Owner Occupied74.2%69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%31.6%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton On Sea and Ringwood?
Barton On Sea and Ringwood are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton On Sea or Ringwood?
Barton On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £479,998.
Is Barton On Sea or Ringwood safer?
Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton On Sea or Ringwood?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton On Sea or Ringwood?
Barton On Sea has faster average broadband at 332.8 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons