Barton-upon-Humber vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Laceby wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barton-upon-Humber
£203,879
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Barton-upon-Humber
76.3
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-upon-Humber
75.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barton-upon-Humber
447
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Barton-upon-Humber
70.6
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Barton-upon-Humber
£30,677
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barton Upon Humber commands an average of £203,879, compared with £188,282 in Laceby – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 4% pricier in Barton Upon Humber (£165,145 vs £158,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
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 118.5 per 1,000 in Laceby. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barton Upon Humber and Laceby. Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barton-upon-Humber | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber and 388.9 Mbps in Laceby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 75% in Laceby.
Barton Upon Humber is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (447 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barton Upon Humber, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Laceby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,314 in Laceby. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 67.3% in Laceby. Barton Upon Humber has a population of 11,927 and Laceby has 3,284.
| Indicator | Barton-upon-Humber | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,677 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 24.1% |
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