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Brough and Elloughton vs Swanland

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Brough And Elloughton wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Swanland has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Brough and Elloughton

£268,385

Swanland

£372,478

Crime Rate

Brough and Elloughton

50.9

Swanland

50.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brough and Elloughton

100.0%

Swanland

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Brough and Elloughton

448.6

Swanland

500

EPC Rating

Brough and Elloughton

70.8

Swanland

70.8

Median Income

Brough and Elloughton

£31,674

Swanland

£31,674

Property in Swanland commands an average of £372,478, compared with £268,385 in Brough And Elloughton – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Brough And Elloughton is a flat at £117,800, while in Swanland it is a flat at £118,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Swanland (£504,512 vs £361,609).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brough And Elloughton prices grew faster — 34% vs -1%.

Residents of Swanland experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.7 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 Swanland it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Brough And Elloughton and Swanland. Brough And Elloughton has 4 schools and Swanland has 1 schools.

Brough and Elloughton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Swanland School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBrough and ElloughtonSwanland
Total Schools41
Primary41
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in Swanland and 448.6 Mbps in Brough And Elloughton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Brough And Elloughton and 98.5% in Swanland. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Brough And Elloughton and 98.5% in Swanland.

Swanland is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (500 vs 449 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

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

IndicatorBrough and ElloughtonSwanland
Population11,7563,965
Median Age48.748.7
Median Household Income£31,674£31,674
Employment Rate54.2%54.2%
Owner Occupied73.1%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brough And Elloughton and Swanland?
Brough And Elloughton and Swanland are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brough And Elloughton or Swanland?
Brough And Elloughton is cheaper, with an average house price of £268,385.
Is Brough And Elloughton or Swanland safer?
Swanland has the lower crime rate at 50.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brough And Elloughton or Swanland?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Brough And Elloughton or Swanland?
Swanland has faster average broadband at 500.0 Mbps.

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