Brigg vs Hessle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hessle wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Hessle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Hessle
£234,981
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Hessle
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Hessle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Hessle
500
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Hessle
70.4
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Hessle
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Brigg commands an average of £256,347, compared with £234,981 in Hessle – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Hessle it is a flat at £120,323.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Hessle (£224,584 vs £170,189).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Hessle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 76.1 per 1,000 in Brigg. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Hessle 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Brigg, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hessle. There are 4 schools in Brigg and 3 in Hessle.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hessle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in Hessle and 396.7 Mbps in Brigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 99.6% in Hessle. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 99.6% in Hessle.
Hessle is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (500 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brigg leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Hessle averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,144 in Hessle. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hessle.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £29,361.5 in Hessle. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 44.3 in Hessle. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 60.7% in Hessle. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.7% in Hessle.
| Indicator | Brigg | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 15,489 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.1% |
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