Brigg vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Immingham is about 45% cheaper on average. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Immingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,323 versus £256,347 in Brigg. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Brigg (£91,000 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 41.9 offences per 1,000 people, Immingham is the safer of the two – 82% lower than Brigg's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 Immingham.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Immingham enjoy 427.4 Mbps on average, while Brigg lags behind at 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 84.7% in Immingham.
Immingham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (427 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brigg is band C (score 71), ahead of Immingham's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,208 in Immingham. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brigg has a population of 5,637 while Immingham has 9,770. Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £30,308 in Brigg. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.4% in Immingham.
| Indicator | Brigg | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 22.8% |
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