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Barton-upon-Humber vs Healing

Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberHealing
Total Schools42
Primary31
Secondary11
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberHealing
Population11,9273,201
Median Age45.446
Median Household Income£30,677£29,984.5
Employment Rate54.7%53.6%
Owner Occupied67.5%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Healing?
Barton Upon Humber and Healing are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Healing?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Healing safer?
Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate at 76.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Healing?
Healing has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Healing?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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