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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.

Data Sources

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