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Brigg vs Kirton in Lindsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBriggKirton in Lindsey
Total Schools42
Primary21
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBriggKirton in Lindsey
Population5,6373,457
Median Age46.446.1
Median Household Income£30,308£29,788
Employment Rate54%54.8%
Owner Occupied68.9%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%26.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brigg and Kirton In Lindsey?
Brigg and Kirton In Lindsey are approximately 6.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brigg or Kirton In Lindsey?
Brigg is cheaper, with an average house price of £256,347.
Is Brigg or Kirton In Lindsey safer?
Brigg has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brigg or Kirton In Lindsey?
Brigg has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brigg or Kirton In Lindsey?
Brigg has faster average broadband at 396.7 Mbps.

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