Brigg vs Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brigg is about 26% cheaper on average. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£348,532
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
396.7
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
71
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brigg is £256,347, which is 26% less than Broughton (north Lincolnshire) at £348,532. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £189,055.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£189,055 vs £91,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 54% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (76 per 1,000) compared to Brigg (76.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) 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 HumberBrigg has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Brigg has 4 schools in total, while Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has 1.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brigg offers faster average downloads at 396.7 Mbps, compared to 396.7 Mbps in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 92.1% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).
Brigg is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (397 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brigg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,321 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £30,308 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 68.9% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).
| Indicator | Brigg | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 4,499 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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