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Barton-upon-Humber vs Swanland

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barton Upon Humber is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Swanland has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barton-upon-Humber

£203,879

Swanland

£372,478

Crime Rate

Barton-upon-Humber

76.3

Swanland

50.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-upon-Humber

75.0%

Swanland

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Barton-upon-Humber

447

Swanland

500

EPC Rating

Barton-upon-Humber

70.6

Swanland

70.8

Median Income

Barton-upon-Humber

£30,677

Swanland

£31,674

Property in Swanland commands an average of £372,478, compared with £203,879 in Barton Upon Humber – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Upon Humber is a flat at £92,638, while in Swanland it is a flat at £118,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Swanland (£504,512 vs £270,061).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton Upon Humber prices grew faster — 39% vs -1%.

Swanland has a crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Barton Upon Humber at 76.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Upon Humber is violent-crime, while in Swanland 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 Swanland. Barton Upon Humber has 4 schools and Swanland has 1 schools.

Barton-upon-Humber School Inspection Breakdown

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

Swanland School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBarton-upon-HumberSwanland
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands75%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in Swanland and 447.0 Mbps in Barton Upon Humber. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Barton Upon Humber and 98.5% in Swanland. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Barton Upon Humber and 98.5% in Swanland.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Swanland, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Barton Upon Humber. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Barton Upon Humber and £1,269 in Swanland. 62.3% of homes in Barton Upon Humber have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Swanland.

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 Swanland and £30,677 in Barton Upon Humber. The median age is 45.4 in Barton Upon Humber and 48.7 in Swanland. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Barton Upon Humber and 54.2% in Swanland. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Barton Upon Humber versus 73.1% in Swanland. Barton Upon Humber has a population of 11,927 and Swanland has 3,965.

IndicatorBarton-upon-HumberSwanland
Population11,9273,965
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 Swanland?
Barton Upon Humber and Swanland are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Upon Humber or Swanland?
Barton Upon Humber is cheaper, with an average house price of £203,879.
Is Barton Upon Humber or Swanland safer?
Swanland has the lower crime rate at 50.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Upon Humber or Swanland?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Upon Humber or Swanland?
Swanland has faster average broadband at 500.0 Mbps.

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