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Brough and Elloughton vs Goole

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Goole wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brough And Elloughton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brough and Elloughton

£268,385

Goole

£209,006

Crime Rate

Brough and Elloughton

50.9

Goole

50.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brough and Elloughton

100.0%

Goole

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brough and Elloughton

448.6

Goole

408.4

EPC Rating

Brough and Elloughton

70.8

Goole

70.4

Median Income

Brough and Elloughton

£31,674

Goole

£30,180

Property in Brough And Elloughton commands an average of £268,385, compared with £209,006 in Goole – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Brough And Elloughton is a flat at £117,800, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Brough And Elloughton (£187,283 vs £124,351).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brough And Elloughton prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.

Residents of Goole experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 50.9 per 1,000 in Brough And Elloughton. The most common crime category in Brough And Elloughton is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 Brough And Elloughton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Goole. There are 4 schools in Brough And Elloughton and 6 in Goole.

Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Goole School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrough and ElloughtonGoole
Total Schools46
Primary45
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Brough And Elloughton and 408.4 Mbps in Goole. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Brough And Elloughton and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton and 79.1% in Goole.

Brough And Elloughton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (449 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brough And Elloughton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Goole averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton and £1,366 in Goole. 62.1% of homes in Brough And Elloughton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.

Brough And Elloughton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £30,180.2 in Goole. The median age is 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton and 47.4 in Goole. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Brough And Elloughton versus 68.2% in Goole. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton and 56.2% in Goole.

IndicatorBrough and ElloughtonGoole
Population11,75620,173
Median Age48.747.4
Median Household Income£31,674£30,180.2
Employment Rate54.2%56.2%
Owner Occupied73.1%68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%31.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brough And Elloughton and Goole?
Brough And Elloughton and Goole are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brough And Elloughton or Goole?
Goole is cheaper, with an average house price of £209,006.
Is Brough And Elloughton or Goole safer?
Goole has the lower crime rate at 50.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brough And Elloughton or Goole?
Brough And Elloughton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brough And Elloughton or Goole?
Brough And Elloughton has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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