Town comparison
Barton-upon-Humber vs Healing
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Upon Humber wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-upon-Humber
£203,879
Healing
£303,466
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Healing
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Healing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Healing
405.5
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Healing
71.1
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Healing
£29,985
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Healing commands an average of £303,466, compared with £203,879 in Barton Upon Humber – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Healing it is a terraced at £165,090.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Healing (£360,236 vs £270,061).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barton Upon Humber experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.3 per 1,000 versus 118.1 per 1,000 in Healing. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Healing 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 Healing, 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 2 in Healing.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber and 405.5 Mbps in Healing. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 81.9% in Healing. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 80% in Healing.
Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (447 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Healing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Barton Upon Humber averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,262 in Healing. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Healing.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £29,984.5 in Healing. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 46 in Healing. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 67.1% in Healing. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 53.6% in Healing.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 3,201 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £29,984.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 25.5% |
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