Town comparison
Barton-upon-Humber vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? 10.5 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 8% gap. Hedon 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
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Hedon commands an average of £222,208, compared with £203,879 in Barton Upon Humber – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Hedon (£110,357 vs £92,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Hedon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 76.3 per 1,000 in Barton Upon Humber. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Hedon 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 Barton Upon Humber, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Hedon. There are 4 schools in Barton Upon Humber and 2 in Hedon.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber and 331.1 Mbps in Hedon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 60.5% in Hedon.
Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (447 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barton Upon Humber leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Hedon averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,144 in Hedon. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 44.3 in Hedon. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 60.7% in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.1% |
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