Brough and Elloughton vs Howden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brough And Elloughton is about 3% cheaper on average. Brough And Elloughton 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
Howden
£276,195
Crime Rate
Brough and Elloughton
50.9
Howden
51.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brough and Elloughton
100.0%
Howden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brough and Elloughton
448.6
Howden
408.4
EPC Rating
Brough and Elloughton
70.8
Howden
70.4
Median Income
Brough and Elloughton
£31,674
Howden
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brough And Elloughton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £268,385 versus £276,195 in Howden. The most affordable entry point in Brough And Elloughton is a flat at £117,800, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Howden (£139,161 vs £117,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Howden prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brough And Elloughton (50.9 per 1,000) compared to Howden (51 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brough And Elloughton is violent-crime, while in Howden 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 favours Brough And Elloughton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Howden.
Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Howden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brough and Elloughton | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brough And Elloughton enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Howden lags behind at 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Brough And Elloughton and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton and 79.1% in Howden.
Brough And Elloughton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (449 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brough And Elloughton is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Howden's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Brough And Elloughton and £1,366 in Howden. 62.1% of homes in Brough And Elloughton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.
Brough And Elloughton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brough And Elloughton has a population of 11,756 while Howden has 4,572. Median household income is £31,674 in Brough And Elloughton and £30,180.2 in Howden. The median age is 48.7 in Brough And Elloughton and 47.4 in Howden. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Brough And Elloughton and 56.2% in Howden.
| Indicator | Brough and Elloughton | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,756 | 4,572 |
| 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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