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Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Kirton in Lindsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£348,532

Kirton in Lindsey

£376,000

Crime Rate

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

76.0

Kirton in Lindsey

76.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

0.0%

Kirton in Lindsey

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

396.7

Kirton in Lindsey

333.2

EPC Rating

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

71

Kirton in Lindsey

71.1

Median Income

Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

Kirton in Lindsey

£29,788

At £348,532, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) undercuts Kirton In Lindsey (£376,000) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £189,055, while in Kirton In Lindsey it is a detached at £500,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £445,840).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 54% vs 17%.

Residents of Broughton (north Lincolnshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76 per 1,000 versus 76.1 per 1,000 in Kirton In Lindsey. The most common crime category in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Kirton In Lindsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Broughton (north Lincolnshire), 0% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kirton In Lindsey, which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Kirton in Lindsey
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands0%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) averages 396.7 Mbps – ahead of Kirton In Lindsey's 333.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 82.7% in Kirton In Lindsey. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey.

Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (397 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Kirton In Lindsey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Broughton (north Lincolnshire) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey. 63.2% of homes in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Kirton In Lindsey.

Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey. The median age is 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) versus 68.7% in Kirton In Lindsey. Employment rates stand at 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey.

IndicatorBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Kirton in Lindsey
Population4,4993,457
Median Age46.446.1
Median Household Income£30,308£29,788
Employment Rate54%54.8%
Owner Occupied68.9%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Kirton In Lindsey?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Kirton In Lindsey are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Kirton In Lindsey?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £348,532.
Is Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Kirton In Lindsey safer?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Kirton In Lindsey?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 0%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Kirton In Lindsey?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has faster average broadband at 396.7 Mbps.

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