Town comparison
Brigg vs North Ferriby
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Brigg offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. North Ferriby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brigg edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
North Ferriby
£378,032
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
North Ferriby
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
North Ferriby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
North Ferriby
500
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
North Ferriby
70.8
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
North Ferriby
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brigg is £256,347, which is 32% less than North Ferriby at £378,032. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in North Ferriby it is a terraced at £240,881.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in North Ferriby (£240,881 vs £146,294).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, North Ferriby is the safer of the two – 49% lower than Brigg's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in North Ferriby 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 HumberBrigg has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in North Ferriby. Brigg has 4 schools in total, while North Ferriby has 1.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Ferriby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brigg | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
North Ferriby offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 396.7 Mbps in Brigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 98.5% in North Ferriby. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 98.5% in North Ferriby.
North Ferriby is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (500 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brigg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in North Ferriby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,269 in North Ferriby. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in North Ferriby.
Brigg has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in North Ferriby and £30,308 in Brigg. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 48.7 in North Ferriby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.2% in North Ferriby. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 73.1% in North Ferriby.
| Indicator | Brigg | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,597 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.5% |
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