Brigg vs Swanland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Brigg is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Swanland has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brigg
£256,347
Swanland
£372,478
Crime Rate
Brigg
76.1
Swanland
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brigg
100.0%
Swanland
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brigg
396.7
Swanland
500
EPC Rating
Brigg
71
Swanland
70.8
Median Income
Brigg
£30,308
Swanland
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £256,347, Brigg undercuts Swanland (£372,478) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brigg is a flat at £91,000, while in Swanland it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Swanland (£504,512 vs £299,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brigg prices grew faster — 38% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSwanland has a crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Brigg at 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brigg is violent-crime, while in Swanland 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 Swanland. Brigg has 4 schools and Swanland has 1 schools.
Brigg School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swanland School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brigg | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Swanland averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Brigg's 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Brigg and 98.5% in Swanland. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brigg and 98.5% in Swanland.
Swanland is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (500 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brigg, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Swanland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Brigg and £1,269 in Swanland. 63.2% of homes in Brigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Swanland.
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 Swanland and £30,308 in Brigg. The median age is 46.4 in Brigg and 48.7 in Swanland. Employment rates stand at 54% in Brigg and 54.2% in Swanland. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Brigg versus 73.1% in Swanland. Brigg has a population of 5,637 and Swanland has 3,965.
| Indicator | Brigg | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,637 | 3,965 |
| 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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