Town Pop. 11,505

Living in Barton-upon-Humber: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barton-upon-Humber comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Barton-upon-Humber most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the DN18 postcode district. Against the wider DN18 district average of 47/100, that is 7 points above. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the DN18 district's 45/100. For the surrounding area, see DN18 postcode district.

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Barton-upon-Humber scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DN18 5AA DN18 6AA DN18 9AS DN18 DN19

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
65.1 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 289 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 73 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Shoplifting 60 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 35 crimes
  2. 2 Market Lane 34 crimes
  3. 3 River View 32 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Barton St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Baysgarth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bowmandale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Castledyke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary4.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital10.7 mi
East Riding Community Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,333 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 289 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.6%Student3.1%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary35.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
32
Barton-on-Humber 0.4 mi
Barrow Haven 2 mi
Hessle 2.3 mi
J5 M180 6.8 mi
J5 M180 6.9 mi
J4 M180 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £187,500 94
Detached £264,500 45
Semi-detached £168,000 29
Terraced £135,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£108k £165k £224k £282k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barrow upon Humber 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
New Holland 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Ferriby 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Willerby and Anlaby 68 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton-upon-Humber a nice place to live?

Barton-upon-Humber is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barton-upon-Humber is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barton-upon-Humber?

Barton-upon-Humber has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 749 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barton-upon-Humber?

Among the top-rated schools in Barton-upon-Humber are Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School, Baysgarth School and Bowmandale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Barton-upon-Humber in total.

What are house prices like in Barton-upon-Humber?

The current median house price in Barton-upon-Humber is £187,500, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £264,500, semi-detached £168,000, terraced £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 94 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barton-upon-Humber in context

See where Barton-upon-Humber ranks among the best places to live in Lincolnshire

Postcode districts in Barton-upon-Humber

DN18 47 ⇄
DN19 38 ⇄

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