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Location in CambridgeshireBarton sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Barton
Barton is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB23 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of St Ives and is part of the civil parish of Barton and Offley. The village is situated on the edge of the Fens, with open countryside surrounding it. The landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and farmland forming a significant part of the local environment. Barton has a small community with a mix of residential properties and some local amenities. The village is accessible by road via the A10 and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Huntingdon and Cambridge. It retains a rural character while benefiting from proximity to transport links and services.
School Ratings in Barton
Families in Barton have access to 81 local schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Barton
Homes sell for an average of £450K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £566K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barton
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Barton, with 7 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Barton
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barton among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Barton
There are 3 GP surgeries within three miles of Barton, the nearest being Comberton Surgery (1.6 miles away).
Local Data for Barton
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Property Prices 5,092 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CB23 postcode area.
Household Income in Barton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barton is approximately £77,582 a year before tax, 40% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,242. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £53,242.
Businesses in Barton ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,462 active businesses based in Barton, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 26 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Barton IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barton experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Barton 31 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Barton are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barton
Of the 14,916 households in and around Barton, 72% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barton.