Town Pop. 10,346

Living in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 75/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the HU14 postcode district, Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) ranks 3rd.

The HU14 district averages 64/100, putting Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 5 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) sits 15 points below the HU14 district figure of 90/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU14 postcode district.

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Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 229 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 61 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Other crime 51 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wyke Way 119 crimes
  2. 2 Longleat Avenue 24 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
5Good
  • Brough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Elloughton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hunsley PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Hunsley School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Welton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary6.9 mi
East Riding Community Hospital9.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Robert Mitchell2.1 mi
GP capacity1,309 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 311 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.3%Student3.8%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 8% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax East Riding of Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Brough 0.7 mi
Ferriby 2.3 mi
Broomfleet 4.7 mi
J38 M62 5.3 mi
J38 M62 5.8 mi
J5 M180 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £234,250 128
Detached £365,000 55
Semi-detached £210,000 40
Terraced £185,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£105k £199k £295k £389k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

North Ferriby 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ellerker 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winteringham 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Cave 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Weighton 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Willerby and Anlaby 68 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Cave 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Alkborough 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) a nice place to live?

Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 508 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) are Brough Primary School, Elloughton Primary School and Hunsley Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

The current median house price in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) is £234,250, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £365,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 128 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

See where Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) ranks among the best places to live in East Riding of Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)

HU14 64 ⇄
HU15 51 ⇄

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