Brough and Elloughton vs Hessle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Hessle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Hessle 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
Hessle
£234,981
Crime Rate
Brough and Elloughton
50.9
Hessle
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brough and Elloughton
100.0%
Hessle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brough and Elloughton
448.6
Hessle
500
EPC Rating
Brough and Elloughton
70.8
Hessle
70.4
Median Income
Brough and Elloughton
£31,674
Hessle
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £234,981, Hessle undercuts Brough And Elloughton (£268,385) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brough And Elloughton is a flat at £117,800, while in Hessle it is a flat at £120,323.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Brough And Elloughton (£187,283 vs £164,463).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brough And Elloughton prices grew faster — 34% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHessle has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Brough And Elloughton at 50.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brough And Elloughton is violent-crime, while in Hessle 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 HumberOf the 4 schools in Brough And Elloughton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hessle, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hessle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brough and Elloughton | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hessle averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Brough And Elloughton's 448.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Brough And Elloughton and 99.6% in Hessle. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton and 99.6% in Hessle.
Hessle is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (500 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brough And Elloughton, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Hessle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton and £1,144 in Hessle. 62.1% of homes in Brough And Elloughton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hessle.
Hessle has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £29,361.5 in Hessle. The median age is 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton and 44.3 in Hessle. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton and 54.7% in Hessle. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Brough And Elloughton versus 60.7% in Hessle. Brough And Elloughton has a population of 11,756 and Hessle has 15,489.
| Indicator | Brough and Elloughton | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,756 | 15,489 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 26.1% |
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