Epworth vs Messingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Messingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Epworth
£291,383
Messingham
£243,456
Crime Rate
Epworth
76.4
Messingham
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Epworth
100.0%
Messingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Epworth
407.8
Messingham
404.5
EPC Rating
Epworth
70.9
Messingham
71
Median Income
Epworth
£29,870
Messingham
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Epworth commands an average of £291,383, compared with £243,456 in Messingham – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Epworth is a terraced at £145,421, while in Messingham it is a terraced at £120,958.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Epworth (£145,421 vs £120,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberEpworth has a crime rate of 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Messingham at 76.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Epworth 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Epworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Messingham. There are 2 schools in Epworth and 1 in Messingham.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Epworth | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.8 Mbps in Epworth and 404.5 Mbps in Messingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Epworth and 93.8% in Messingham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.5% in Epworth and 78.1% in Messingham.
Epworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (408 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Messingham, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Epworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Epworth and £1,321 in Messingham. 62% of homes in Epworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Messingham.
Messingham has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,308 in Messingham and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 44.8 in Epworth and 46.4 in Messingham. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Epworth and 54% in Messingham. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Epworth versus 68.9% in Messingham. Epworth has a population of 4,361 and Messingham has 3,375.
| Indicator | Epworth | Messingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,361 | 3,375 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 26.6% |
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