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Barton-upon-Humber vs Gilberdyke

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barton Upon Humber is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Gilberdyke

£227,971

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Gilberdyke

50.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Gilberdyke

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Gilberdyke

448.6

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Gilberdyke

70.8

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Gilberdyke

£31,674

Property in Gilberdyke commands an average of £227,971, compared with £203,879 in Barton Upon Humber – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Gilberdyke it is a terraced at £153,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Gilberdyke (£153,000 vs £127,702).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 39%.

Gilberdyke has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Barton Upon Humber at 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Gilberdyke it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Gilberdyke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Barton Upon Humber. There are 4 schools in Barton Upon Humber and 1 in Gilberdyke.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

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

Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberGilberdyke
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Gilberdyke and 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 94.6% in Gilberdyke. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 88.1% in Gilberdyke.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Gilberdyke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Barton Upon Humber averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,269 in Gilberdyke. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Gilberdyke.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 48.7 in Gilberdyke. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 73.1% in Gilberdyke. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.2% in Gilberdyke.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberGilberdyke
Population11,9273,028
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 Gilberdyke?
Barton Upon Humber and Gilberdyke are approximately 13.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Gilberdyke?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Gilberdyke safer?
Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate at 50.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Gilberdyke?
Gilberdyke has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Gilberdyke?
Gilberdyke has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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