Town comparison
Barton-upon-Humber vs Bilton
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Upon Humber wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Bilton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barton-upon-Humber
£203,879
Bilton
£267,939
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Bilton
50.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Bilton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Bilton
327.3
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Bilton
70.4
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Bilton
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £203,879, Barton Upon Humber undercuts Bilton (£267,939) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Bilton it is a flat at £129,519.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bilton (£129,519 vs £92,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilton prices grew faster — 44% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Bilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.9 per 1,000 versus 76.3 per 1,000 in Barton Upon Humber. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Bilton 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barton Upon Humber and Bilton. Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools and Bilton has 1 schools.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Bilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barton Upon Humber averages 447.0 Mbps – ahead of Bilton's 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 90.2% in Bilton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 59.6% in Bilton.
Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (447 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barton Upon Humber, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Bilton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,144 in Bilton. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Bilton.
Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 44.3 in Bilton. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.7% in Bilton. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 60.7% in Bilton. Barton Upon Humber has a population of 11,927 and Bilton has 3,657.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Bilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 3,657 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.1% |
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