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Brigg vs Brough and Elloughton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Brigg is about 4% cheaper on average. Brough And Elloughton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brigg

£256,347

Brough and Elloughton

£268,385

Crime Rate

Brigg

76.1

Brough and Elloughton

50.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brigg

100.0%

Brough and Elloughton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brigg

396.7

Brough and Elloughton

448.6

EPC Rating

Brigg

71

Brough and Elloughton

70.8

Median Income

Brigg

£30,308

Brough and Elloughton

£31,674

Buyers will find Brigg more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £256,347 versus £268,385 in Brough And Elloughton. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Brough And Elloughton it is a flat at £117,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Brough And Elloughton (£225,889 vs £170,189).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.

With 50.9 offences per 1,000 people, Brough And Elloughton is the safer of the two – 50% lower than Brigg's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Brough And Elloughton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Brigg: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Brough And Elloughton.

Brigg School Inspection Breakdown

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

Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBriggBrough and Elloughton
Total Schools44
Primary24
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Brough And Elloughton enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Brigg lags behind at 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 94.6% in Brough And Elloughton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton.

Brough And Elloughton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (449 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brigg is band C (score 71), ahead of Brough And Elloughton's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Brough And Elloughton.

Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brigg has a population of 5,637 while Brough And Elloughton has 11,756. Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £30,308 in Brigg. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton.

IndicatorBriggBrough and Elloughton
Population5,63711,756
Median Age46.448.7
Median Household Income£30,308£31,674
Employment Rate54%54.2%
Owner Occupied68.9%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brigg and Brough And Elloughton?
Brigg and Brough And Elloughton are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brigg or Brough And Elloughton?
Brigg is cheaper, with an average house price of £256,347.
Is Brigg or Brough And Elloughton safer?
Brough And Elloughton has the lower crime rate at 50.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brigg or Brough And Elloughton?
Brigg has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brigg or Brough And Elloughton?
Brough And Elloughton has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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