Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Messingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Messingham wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Messingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£348,532
Messingham
£243,456
Crime Rate
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
76.0
Messingham
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
0.0%
Messingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
396.7
Messingham
404.5
EPC Rating
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
71
Messingham
71
Median Income
Broughton (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
Messingham
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £243,456, Messingham undercuts Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£348,532) by around 43% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £189,055, while in Messingham it is a terraced at £120,958.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 97% pricier in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) (£237,912 vs £120,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 54% vs 47%.
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 76.4 per 1,000 in Messingham. The most common crime category in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Messingham 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 Messingham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Messingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Messingham averages 404.5 Mbps – ahead of Broughton (north Lincolnshire)'s 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 93.8% in Messingham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 78.1% in Messingham.
Messingham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (405 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Messingham averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and £1,321 in Messingham. 63.2% of homes in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Messingham.
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 Messingham. The median age is 46.4 in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 46.4 in Messingham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) versus 68.9% in Messingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and 54% in Messingham.
| Indicator | Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,499 | 3,375 |
| 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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