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Broughton (North Lincolnshire) vs Messingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Messingham
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands0%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.

IndicatorBroughton (North Lincolnshire)Messingham
Population4,4993,375
Median Age46.446.4
Median Household Income£30,308£30,308
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied68.9%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Messingham?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) and Messingham are approximately 5.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham?
Messingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £243,456.
Is Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham safer?
Broughton (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham?
Messingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham?
Messingham has faster average broadband at 404.5 Mbps.

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