Brigg vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Laceby wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Brigg commands an average of £256,347, compared with £188,282 in Laceby – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Brigg (£299,562 vs £267,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brigg experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 118.5 per 1,000 in Laceby. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 data is not fully available for both Brigg and Laceby. Brigg has 4 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brigg | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.7 Mbps in Brigg and 388.9 Mbps in Laceby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 75% in Laceby.
Brigg is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (397 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brigg leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Laceby averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,314 in Laceby. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 47.1 in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 67.3% in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 52% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Brigg | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 24.1% |
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