Barton-upon-Humber vs Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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 & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberBarton 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.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 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).
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 4,499 |
| 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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