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Barton-upon-Humber vs Brigg

Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Brigg 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.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberBrigg
Total Schools44
Primary32
Secondary12
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberBrigg
Population11,9275,637
Median Age45.446.4
Median Household Income£30,677£30,308
Employment Rate54.7%54%
Owner Occupied67.5%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Brigg?
Barton Upon Humber and Brigg are approximately 9.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Brigg?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Brigg safer?
Brigg has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Brigg?
Brigg has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Brigg?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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