Brigg vs Brough and Elloughton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool 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.
| Metric | Brigg | Brough and Elloughton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brigg | Brough and Elloughton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 11,756 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.5% |
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