Brigg vs Messingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Messingham wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Brigg has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Messingham
£243,456
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Messingham
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Messingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Messingham
404.5
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Messingham
71
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Messingham
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Brigg commands an average of £256,347, compared with £243,456 in Messingham – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Messingham it is a terraced at £120,958.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Brigg (£146,294 vs £120,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Messingham prices grew faster — 47% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brigg experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Messingham. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Messingham 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 Messingham. There are 4 schools in Brigg and 1 in Messingham.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Messingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 404.5 Mbps in Messingham and 396.7 Mbps in Brigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 93.8% in Messingham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 78.1% in Messingham.
Messingham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (405 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brigg leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Messingham averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,321 in Messingham. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Messingham.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Brigg and £30,308 in Messingham. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 46.4 in Messingham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 68.9% in Messingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54% in Messingham.
| Indicator | Brigg | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,375 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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