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Epworth & Bracon

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About

Epworth lies on the Isle of Axholme, a distinct historical region characterised by its flat, low-lying landscape of reclaimed fenland. The town centre is arranged along a main street, with Georgian and Victorian buildings housing local shops and services. The surrounding countryside is primarily agricultural, with large, open fields defined by drainage channels.

Bracon is a smaller, adjoining settlement to the north-east, consisting mainly of residential streets and a farmstead. The area is noted for its connection to the early Methodist movement; the Old Rectory, birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, is a central landmark. The flat terrain makes the network of quiet rural lanes suitable for cycling.

Area overview

On average Epworth & Bracon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Epworth & Bracon is £53,875 per year. There are 3 schools in Epworth & Bracon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Epworth & Bracon is home to around 7,493 people, with a population density of about 123.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Epworth & Bracon Population
7,493
Population density
123.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.55(-58%)
Public order
3.6(-59%)
Other theft
3.34(-50%)
Shoplifting
2.67(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.4(-72%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,222
96.41%
Other White
58
0.77%
Indian
52
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.27%
Total population: 7,491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,032
32.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,126
17.99%
No qualifications
1,068
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
893
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,501
46.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,020
31.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
10.07%
Other social rented
186
5.71%
Social rents from council
122
3.75%
Total households: 3,256

Property prices in Epworth & Bracon

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Epworth & Bracon area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Epworth & Bracon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Epworth & Bracon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£183,500
Terraced6£167,500
Detached53£348,000

10 years median price trend in Epworth & Bracon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Epworth & Bracon.

All postcodes in Epworth & Bracon

DN91NA

Croft Cottages

DN91HB

Rectory Street

DN91JW

Belton Gate Villas

DN91EP

High Street

DN91JE

Reapers Rise

DN91SP

Wesley Close

DN91QB

Westgate Road

DN91GF

Pear Tree Close

DN91DW

Coronation Crescent

DN91FA

Belton Road

DN91JL

Belton Road

DN91EL

Axholme Drive

DN91DT

Myers Villas

DN91GU

Field Reeves Walk

DN91NS

High Street

DN91JP

Tottermire Lane

DN91FL

Horseshoe Close

DN91LE

Axholme Central

DN174BT

Axholme Central

DN91FG

Aldam Drive

DN91LG

Idle Bank

DN91PL

The Turbary

DN91HR

Mowbray Street

DN91EA

Wroot Road

DN91NU

Sycamore Close

DN91GX

Harris Gardens

DN91FQ

Blaydes Drive

DN91GR

Brock Close

DN91SR

Mowbray Court

DN91LD

Ellers Lane

DN91QP

Bracon

DN91PH

Sandtoft Road

DN174BY

Axholme Central

DN91EN

Axholme Central

DN91NB

Belton Road

DN91JZ

Station Road

DN91TE

Knights Close

DN91TA

Belwood Drive

DN91DP

Fieldside

DN91TQ

Kirkden Paddocks

DN85TB

Thorne Road

DN85TH

Merend Close

DN91JT

Battle Green

DN91FN

Axholme Central

DN91RZ

Hawthorne Close

DN91QL

Hagg Lane

DN91GW

King Oswald Road

DN91HU

Albion Hill

DN91HD

Albion Hill

DN91BF

Albion Hill

DN91BZ

Burnham Road

DN91WE

Laburnum Drive

DN91GG

Winston Court

DN91JS

High Street

DN91NT

Southfield Close

DN91QZ

Harvester Close

DN91QH

Woodhouse

DN91LY

Belton Road

DN91QU

Poachers Croft

DN91RX

Torne Road

DN91QR

Bracon

DN91LP

Jeffrey Lane

DN91HF

Albion Hill

DN174BX

Littlehurst Cottages

DN85SZ

New Houses

DN91LA

West End Road

DN91EX

Hollingsworth Lane

DN91JH

Lockwood Bank

DN174BZ

Common Lane

DN91QG

Westgate Road

DN91QN

King Edward Street

DN91EZ

Greengate

DN91NL

Belton Fields Lane

DN91NY

Epworth Road

DN91DU

Battle Green

DN91GZ

Queens Court

DN91PY

Westgate Road

DN91GT

Waterhall

DN91SE

Woodland Way

DN91EW

West End Road

DN91DZ

Firth Lane

DN91TN

Massey Close

DN91SW

Vinegarth

DN91TB

Johnson Close

DN91JN

Forge Drive

DN91TJ

Hilton Close

DN174DA

Stealgoose Lane

DN91QA

Westgate Road

DN91HX

Rectory Street

DN91PN

Sandtoft Road

DN91EJ

The Lidgett

DN91PR

Carrhouse Road

DN91SF

Woodland Way

DN91LB

West End Road

DN91BU

Burnham Road

DN91JG

Eastfield Road

DN91BW

Chapel Street

DN91LN

Belton Park

DN91LT

Jeffrey Lane

DN91GY

Queens Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.