Area guide · Lincolnshire

Living in Brigg

A snapshot of life in Brigg, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Brigg is a village in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,637. The average house price is £256,347 and the overall crime rate is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brigg ranks

Affordability
#112 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#66 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#49 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

5,637

Avg House Price

£256,347

Crime Rate

76.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

397 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,308

Median Age

46.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brigg's detached homes (£299,562) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£91,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brigg prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£186,211 → £256,347).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£299,562	£285,000	120
Semi-Detached	£170,189	£165,000	57
Terraced	£146,294	£130,000	35
Flat	£91,000	£91,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brigg is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brigg: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	2
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Brigg Primary School	Primary	Good
Sir John Nelthorpe School	Secondary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)	Primary	Good
The Vale Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Brigg averages 397 Mbps — 297% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brigg homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	63.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,321

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,637
Median Age	46.4
Median Household Income	£30,308
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brigg?

The average house price in Brigg is £256,347 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brigg?

The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat, with an average price of £91,000.

Is Brigg a safe place to live?

Brigg has a recorded crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Brigg?

Brigg has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Brigg?

Average broadband download speeds in Brigg are around 397 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.1% of premises.

How big is Brigg?

Brigg is a settlement in Lincolnshire with a population of approximately 5,637.

Most compared with

How does Brigg stack up against its neighbours?

Barton-upon-Humber

Brigg

House price: £203,879 · £256,347
Crime rate: 76.3 · 76.1
Distance: 9.3 mi

Brigg

Brough and Elloughton

House price: £256,347 · £268,385
Crime rate: 76.1 · 50.9
Distance: 12.7 mi

Brigg

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

House price: £256,347 · £348,532
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76
Distance: 2.8 mi

Brigg

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

House price: £256,347 · £280,437
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.1
Distance: 14.6 mi

Brigg

Epworth

House price: £256,347 · £291,383
Crime rate: 76.1 · 76.4
Distance: 13.9 mi

Brigg

Healing

House price: £256,347 · £303,466
Crime rate: 76.1 · 118.1
Distance: 13.4 mi

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