Town comparison
Barton-upon-Humber vs Brigg
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Barton Upon Humber is about 20% cheaper on average. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-upon-Humber
£203,879
Brigg
£256,347
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Brigg
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Brigg
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Brigg
396.7
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Brigg
71
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Brigg
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Barton Upon Humber is £203,879, which is 20% less than Brigg at £256,347. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Brigg it is a flat at £91,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Brigg (£146,294 vs £127,702).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Brigg is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Barton Upon Humber's 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Brigg 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 HumberBrigg has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Barton Upon Humber. Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools in total, while Brigg has 4.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Brigg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barton Upon Humber offers faster average downloads at 447.0 Mbps, compared to 396.7 Mbps in Brigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 92.1% in Brigg. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 76.5% in Brigg.
Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (447 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brigg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Barton Upon Humber. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,321 in Brigg. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Brigg.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £30,308 in Brigg. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 46.4 in Brigg. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54% in Brigg. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 68.9% in Brigg.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Brigg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 5,637 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.6% |
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