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Barton-upon-Humber vs North Ferriby

Which is better to live in? 3.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Barton Upon Humber is about 46% cheaper on average. North Ferriby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Ferriby edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

North Ferriby

£378,032

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

North Ferriby

51.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

North Ferriby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

North Ferriby

500

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

North Ferriby

70.8

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

North Ferriby

£31,674

The average house price in Barton Upon Humber is £203,879, which is 46% less than North Ferriby at £378,032. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in North Ferriby it is a terraced at £240,881.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in North Ferriby (£240,881 vs £127,702).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs -11%.

Crime is lower in North Ferriby (51.2 per 1,000) compared to Barton Upon Humber (76.3 per 1,000), a 49% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in North Ferriby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

North Ferriby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Barton Upon Humber. Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools in total, while North Ferriby has 1.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

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

North Ferriby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-upon-HumberNorth Ferriby
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

North Ferriby offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 98.5% in North Ferriby. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 98.5% in North Ferriby.

North Ferriby is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (500 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in North Ferriby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Barton Upon Humber. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,269 in North Ferriby. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in North Ferriby.

Barton Upon Humber has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,674 in North Ferriby and £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 48.7 in North Ferriby. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.2% in North Ferriby. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 73.1% in North Ferriby.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberNorth Ferriby
Population11,9273,597
Median Age45.448.7
Median Household Income£30,677£31,674
Employment Rate54.7%54.2%
Owner Occupied67.5%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Upon Humber and North Ferriby?
Barton Upon Humber and North Ferriby are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or North Ferriby?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or North Ferriby safer?
North Ferriby has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or North Ferriby?
North Ferriby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or North Ferriby?
North Ferriby has faster average broadband at 500.0 Mbps.

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