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Barton-upon-Humber vs Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Barton Upon Humber offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Upon Humber edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£348,532

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

76.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

396.7

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

71

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

The average house price in Barton Upon Humber is £203,879, which is 42% less than Broughton (north Lincolnshire) at £348,532. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £189,055.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£189,055 vs £92,638).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 54% vs 39%.

Crime is lower in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (76 per 1,000) compared to Barton Upon Humber (76.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Barton Upon Humber has 75% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools in total, while Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has 1.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

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

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberBroughton (North Lincolnshire)
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Barton Upon Humber offers faster average downloads at 447.0 Mbps, compared to 396.7 Mbps in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 92.1% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).

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 Broughton (north Lincolnshire) 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 Broughton (north Lincolnshire). 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).

Broughton (north Lincolnshire) 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 Broughton (north Lincolnshire). The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 68.9% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberBroughton (North Lincolnshire)
Population11,9274,499
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 Broughton (north Lincolnshire)?
Barton Upon Humber and Broughton (north Lincolnshire) are approximately 9.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Broughton (north Lincolnshire)?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Broughton (north Lincolnshire) safer?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Broughton (north Lincolnshire)?
Barton Upon Humber has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 75%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Broughton (north Lincolnshire)?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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