Town comparison
Barton-upon-Humber vs Beverley
Which is better to live in? 10.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Barton Upon Humber is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Beverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-upon-Humber
£203,879
Beverley
£275,377
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Beverley
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Beverley
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Beverley
475.5
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Beverley
70.8
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Beverley
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £203,879, Barton Upon Humber undercuts Beverley (£275,377) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Beverley it is a flat at £165,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Beverley (£165,944 vs £92,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBeverley has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Barton Upon Humber at 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Beverley 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 Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 4 schools in Barton Upon Humber, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Beverley, which has 10 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Beverley School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Beverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beverley averages 475.5 Mbps – ahead of Barton Upon Humber's 447.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 95.7% in Beverley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 93.5% in Beverley.
Beverley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (476 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beverley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Barton Upon Humber averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,269 in Beverley. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Beverley.
Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Beverley and £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 48.7 in Beverley. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 73.1% in Beverley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.2% in Beverley.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Beverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 30,933 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 30.5% |
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