15 things to know about Barton-upon-Humber

If you want to know a little bit more about the town of Barton-upon-Humber before buying a new home there, then you’re in the right place!

Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this town in North Lincolnshire.

What’s the postcode area?

The postcode area for Barton-upon-Humber is DN18.

What is the telephone area code for Barton-upon-Humber?

The dialling code for the area is 01652.

What is the population?

According to the 2021 census, the population of Barton-upon-Humber stands at 11,919.

What region is Barton-upon-Humber in?

Barton-upon-Humber is located in the Yorkshire and Humber region of England.

What police force covers the area? 

Barton-upon-Humber is served by Humberside Police.  

What are some of the neighbouring towns?

Some of the nearby towns include Beverley, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Cleethorpes. All are around the half hour mark away from the town. The county town of Lincolnshire, Lincoln, is under an hour’s drive away.

What is the nearest train station?

Barton-upon-Humber has its own railway station, with all services operated by East Midlands railway.

Does Barton-upon-Humber have a bus station?

Bus services run through the town, and connect it with places such as Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull. Stagecoach and East Yorkshire both operate bus services in the town.

What green space is there in Barton-upon-Humber?

Barton-upon-Humber has plenty of green and outdoor space to enjoy and make the most of thanks to its location on the banks of the Humber Estuary. Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre is home to a rich and varied array of wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a series of walks around the ponds, which lead through reed beds, woodlands and wildflower meadows. Also within Barton-upon-Humber is Fair Ings Nature Reserve. This spot also offers visitors the chance to explore a diverse landscape of reedbeds, meadow and scrub, with both freshwater and saltwater environments. The nature reserve supports a range of wildlife, and is a fantastic place for bird spotting. There’s also three circular walks through the reserve to pick from.

Also within Barton-upon-Humber is Baysgarth Park, which within its 30 acres includes green open spaces ideal for picnics and games, a bowling green which is open to the public, play area and woodland walks. It’s also home to Baysgarth Leisure Centre, and Baysgarth House Museum. This Grade II listed building is a fine example of Georgian architecture with Georgian and Victorian style rooms and there’s currently plans to breathe fresh life into the property too!

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport to Barton-upon-Humber is Humberside airport, which is just 10 miles from the town. The airport operates internal flights to destinations such as Aberdeen and Jersey, and also offers international flights to Finland, Bulgaria, Iceland and Majorca. East Midlands airport can also be reached in under two hours from Barton-upon-Humber, whilst Leeds Bradford airport is an hour and a half’s drive away.