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Barton-upon-Humber vs Immingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Immingham is about 15% cheaper on average. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Immingham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Immingham

£177,323

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Immingham

41.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Immingham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Immingham

427.4

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Immingham

70.7

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Immingham

£30,354

Buyers will find Immingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,323 versus £203,879 in Barton Upon Humber. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Barton Upon Humber (£92,638 vs £54,770).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 35%.

With 41.9 offences per 1,000 people, Immingham is the safer of the two – 82% lower than Barton Upon Humber's 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Immingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Immingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Barton Upon Humber.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Immingham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberImmingham
Total Schools45
Primary34
Secondary11
% Top two bands75%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Barton Upon Humber enjoy 447.0 Mbps on average, while Immingham lags behind at 427.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 84.7% in Immingham.

Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (447 vs 427 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Immingham is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Barton Upon Humber's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,208 in Immingham. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.

Immingham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Barton Upon Humber has a population of 11,927 while Immingham has 9,770. Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £30,353.5 in Immingham. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.4% in Immingham.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberImmingham
Population11,9279,770
Median Age45.445
Median Household Income£30,677£30,353.5
Employment Rate54.7%54.4%
Owner Occupied67.5%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%22.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Immingham?
Barton Upon Humber and Immingham are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Immingham?
Immingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £177,323.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Immingham safer?
Immingham has the lower crime rate at 41.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Immingham?
Immingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Immingham?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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