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Brough

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / East Riding of Yorkshire / Brough

About

Brough is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, located on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. It lies approximately 12 miles west of Hull and is part of the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough. The area has a mix of residential and industrial zones, with a history tied to its riverside location and transport links. Brough is known for its railway station, providing connections to Hull and Leeds, and its proximity to the Humber Bridge.

The town has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and sports facilities. Brough Aerodrome, once a significant aviation site, now serves as a business park. The area attracts commuters due to its accessibility to Hull and nearby employment hubs. The Humber Estuary also offers opportunities for walking and wildlife observation, with views of the surrounding landscape.

Area overview

On average Brough has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brough is £55,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Brough: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brough Population
13,521
Population density
524.7 per km²

Demographics

British
12,530
92.68%
Other White
303
2.24%
Indian
134
0.99%
Pakistani
83
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.5%
Total population: 13,520

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
2,415
42.86%
Owns outright
2,039
36.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
798
14.16%
Social rents from council
220
3.9%
Other forms of private rent
95
1.69%
Total households: 5,634

Property prices in Brough

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Brough area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached100£346,998
Flats9£108,500
Semi-Detached69£213,750
Terraced49£176,500

10 years price trend in Brough

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.