Barton-upon-Humber vs Gilberdyke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGilberdyke 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 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.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 3,028 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 30.5% |
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