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Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Epworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Epworth is about 20% cheaper on average. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£348,532

Epworth

£291,383

Crime Rate

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

76.0

Epworth

76.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

0.0%

Epworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

396.7

Epworth

407.8

EPC Rating

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

71

Epworth

70.9

Median Income

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

Epworth

£29,870

Buyers will find Epworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £291,383 versus £348,532 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire). The most affordable entry point in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £189,055, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£237,912 vs £145,421).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 54%.

Crime is lower in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (76 per 1,000) compared to Epworth (76.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Epworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Epworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire).

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Epworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Epworth
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands0%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Epworth enjoy 407.8 Mbps on average, while Broughton (north Lincolnshire) lags behind at 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 79.5% in Epworth.

Epworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (408 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is band C (score 71), ahead of Epworth's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £1,212 in Epworth. 63.2% of homes in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.

Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has a population of 4,499 while Epworth has 4,361. Median household income is £30,308 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 55.3% in Epworth.

IndicatorBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Epworth
Population4,4994,361
Median Age46.444.8
Median Household Income£30,308£29,870.3
Employment Rate54%55.3%
Owner Occupied68.9%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%24%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Epworth?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Epworth are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?
Epworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,383.
Is Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth safer?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?
Epworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?
Epworth has faster average broadband at 407.8 Mbps.

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