The verdict
Overall, Brigg offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Epworth
£291,383
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Epworth
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Epworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Epworth
407.8
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Epworth
70.9
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Epworth
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brigg more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £256,347 versus £291,383 in Epworth. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Epworth (£194,762 vs £170,189).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brigg (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Epworth (76.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 Epworth.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Epworth enjoy 407.8 Mbps on average, while Brigg lags behind at 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 79.5% in Epworth.
Epworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (408 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brigg is band C (score 71), ahead of Epworth's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,212 in Epworth. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brigg has a population of 5,637 while Epworth has 4,361. Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 55.3% in Epworth.
| Indicator | Brigg | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 4,361 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 24% |
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