Town Pop. 2,550

Living in Barrow upon Humber: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrow upon Humber scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Barrow upon Humber places 2nd of 4 in the DN19 postcode district. Barrow upon Humber is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points above the DN19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. For the surrounding area, see DN19 postcode district.

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Barrow upon Humber scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Martin'S Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • John Harrison C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary4.3 mi
East Riding Community Hospital11.8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCentral Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,534 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.5%Student3.4%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Barrow Haven 1.5 mi
Goxhill 1.8 mi
New Holland 2 mi
J5 M180 6.3 mi
J5 M180 6.6 mi
J4 M180 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £194,000 26
Detached £297,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£177k £229k £283k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

New Holland 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-upon-Humber 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ulceby 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrow upon Humber a nice place to live?

Barrow upon Humber has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barrow upon Humber is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barrow upon Humber?

Barrow upon Humber is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barrow upon Humber?

Among the top-rated schools in Barrow upon Humber is John Harrison C of E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barrow upon Humber in total.

What are house prices like in Barrow upon Humber?

The current median house price in Barrow upon Humber is £194,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £297,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barrow upon Humber in context

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Postcode districts in Barrow upon Humber

DN19 38 ⇄

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