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Barton-upon-Humber vs Kingston upon Hull

Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Kingston Upon Hull wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kingston Upon Hull edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Kingston upon Hull

£130,416

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Kingston upon Hull

120.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Kingston upon Hull

94.4%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Kingston upon Hull

499.8

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Kingston upon Hull

69.9

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Kingston upon Hull

£27,049

At £130,416, Kingston Upon Hull undercuts Barton Upon Humber (£203,879) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is a flat at £94,548.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Barton Upon Humber (£127,702 vs £101,804).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Residents of Barton Upon Humber experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.3 per 1,000 versus 120.1 per 1,000 in Kingston Upon Hull. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 4 schools in Barton Upon Humber, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kingston Upon Hull, which has 85 schools, the figure is 94.4%.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kingston upon Hull School Inspection Breakdown

94.4% of 85 schools (72 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberKingston upon Hull
Total Schools485
Primary372
Secondary113
% Top two bands75%94.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Kingston Upon Hull averages 499.8 Mbps – ahead of Barton Upon Humber's 447.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull.

Kingston Upon Hull is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (500 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barton Upon Humber leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Kingston Upon Hull averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,018 in Kingston Upon Hull. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £27,049 in Kingston Upon Hull. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 39.9 in Kingston Upon Hull. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 48.3% in Kingston Upon Hull. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 55.1% in Kingston Upon Hull.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberKingston upon Hull
Population11,927270,816
Median Age45.439.9
Median Household Income£30,677£27,049
Employment Rate54.7%55.1%
Owner Occupied67.5%48.3%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%21.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Kingston Upon Hull?
Barton Upon Humber and Kingston Upon Hull are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull is cheaper, with an average house price of £130,416.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Kingston Upon Hull safer?
Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate at 76.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 94.4%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull has faster average broadband at 499.8 Mbps.

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