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Barton-upon-Humber vs Laceby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricBarton-upon-HumberLaceby
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberLaceby
Population11,9273,284
Median Age45.447.1
Median Household Income£30,677£29,027
Employment Rate54.7%52%
Owner Occupied67.5%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and Laceby?
Barton Upon Humber and Laceby are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Laceby?
Laceby is cheaper, with an average house price of £188,282.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Laceby safer?
Barton Upon Humber has the lower crime rate at 76.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Laceby?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Laceby?
Barton Upon Humber has faster average broadband at 447.0 Mbps.

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