Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Kirton in Lindsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Kirton in Lindsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 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.
| Indicator | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Kirton in Lindsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,499 | 3,457 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £29,788 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.2% |
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