Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 85 |
| Primary | 3 | 72 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 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.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 270,816 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £27,049 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 48.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 21.7% |
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