Brigg vs Kirton in Lindsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brigg wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Kirton in Lindsey
£376,000
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Kirton in Lindsey
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Kirton in Lindsey
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Kirton in Lindsey
333.2
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Kirton in Lindsey
71.1
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Kirton in Lindsey
£29,788
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Kirton In Lindsey commands an average of £376,000, compared with £256,347 in Brigg – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Kirton In Lindsey it is a detached at £500,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £299,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brigg experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 76.1 per 1,000 in Kirton In Lindsey. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Kirton In Lindsey 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 0% in Kirton In Lindsey. There are 4 schools in Brigg and 2 in Kirton In Lindsey.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Kirton in Lindsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.7 Mbps in Brigg and 333.2 Mbps in Kirton In Lindsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 82.7% in Kirton In Lindsey. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey.
Brigg is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (397 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kirton In Lindsey, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Brigg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Kirton In Lindsey.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 68.7% in Kirton In Lindsey. Brigg has a population of 5,637 and Kirton In Lindsey has 3,457.
| Indicator | Brigg | Kirton in Lindsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,457 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,788 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.2% |
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