Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£348,532
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£280,437
Crime Rate
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
76.0
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
0.0%
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
396.7
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
404.5
EPC Rating
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
71
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
71
Median Income
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is £280,437, which is 24% less than Broughton (north Lincolnshire) at £348,532. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £189,055, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£189,055 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 54% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 76 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Crowle (north Lincolnshire)'s 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) 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 HumberCrowle (north Lincolnshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has 1 schools in total, while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has 3.
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) offers faster average downloads at 404.5 Mbps, compared to 396.7 Mbps in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (405 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 63.2% of homes in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). The median age is 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
| Indicator | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,499 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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