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Barton-upon-Humber vs Hedon

Which is better to live in? 10.5 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 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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberHedon
Total Schools42
Primary32
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberHedon
Population11,9278,117
Median Age45.444.3
Median Household Income£30,677£29,361.5
Employment Rate54.7%54.7%
Owner Occupied67.5%60.7%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%26.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Hedon?
Barton Upon Humber and Hedon are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Hedon?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Hedon safer?
Hedon has the lower crime rate at 50.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Hedon?
Barton Upon Humber has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 75%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Hedon?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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