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Barton-upon-Humber vs Bilton

Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricBarton-upon-HumberBilton
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberBilton
Population11,9273,657
Median Age45.444.3
Median Household Income£30,677£29,361.5
Employment Rate54.7%54.7%
Owner Occupied67.5%60.7%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%26.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Bilton?
Barton Upon Humber and Bilton are approximately 10.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Bilton?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Bilton safer?
Bilton has the lower crime rate at 50.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Bilton?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Bilton?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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