Brough and Elloughton vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Brough and Elloughton | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brough and Elloughton | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,756 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 31.7% |
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