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Barton-upon-Humber vs Brough and Elloughton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Barton Upon Humber offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Brough And Elloughton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brough And Elloughton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Brough and Elloughton

£268,385

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Brough and Elloughton

50.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Brough and Elloughton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Brough and Elloughton

448.6

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Brough and Elloughton

70.8

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Brough and Elloughton

£31,674

Buyers will find Barton Upon Humber more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £203,879 versus £268,385 in Brough And Elloughton. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Brough And Elloughton it is a flat at £117,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Brough And Elloughton (£187,283 vs £127,702).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.

Crime is lower in Brough And Elloughton (50.9 per 1,000) compared to Barton Upon Humber (76.3 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Brough And Elloughton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Brough And Elloughton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Barton Upon Humber.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberBrough and Elloughton
Total Schools44
Primary34
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Brough And Elloughton enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Barton Upon Humber lags behind at 447.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 94.6% in Brough And Elloughton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton.

Brough And Elloughton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (449 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brough And Elloughton is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Barton Upon Humber's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Brough And Elloughton.

Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Barton Upon Humber has a population of 11,927 while Brough And Elloughton has 11,756. Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberBrough and Elloughton
Population11,92711,756
Median Age45.448.7
Median Household Income£30,677£31,674
Employment Rate54.7%54.2%
Owner Occupied67.5%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Brough And Elloughton?
Barton Upon Humber and Brough And Elloughton are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Brough And Elloughton?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Brough And Elloughton safer?
Brough And Elloughton has the lower crime rate at 50.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Brough And Elloughton?
Brough And Elloughton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Brough And Elloughton?
Brough And Elloughton has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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