Town comparison
Brigg vs Healing
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brigg wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Healing
£303,466
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Healing
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Healing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Healing
405.5
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Healing
71.1
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Healing
£29,985
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £256,347, Brigg undercuts Healing (£303,466) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Healing it is a terraced at £165,090.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Healing (£216,237 vs £170,189).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brigg experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 118.1 per 1,000 in Healing. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Healing 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 HumberOf the 4 schools in Brigg, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Healing, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Healing averages 405.5 Mbps – ahead of Brigg's 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 81.9% in Healing. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 80% in Healing.
Healing is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (406 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Healing, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Brigg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,262 in Healing. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Healing.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £29,984.5 in Healing. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 46 in Healing. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 53.6% in Healing. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 67.1% in Healing. Brigg has a population of 5,637 and Healing has 3,201.
| Indicator | Brigg | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,201 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,984.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 25.5% |
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