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Brigg, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brigg is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,787. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,787 Population 18/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,117 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,117 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$221,921 home value, $1,103/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Brigg

Brigg

Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at the 2011 census. The town lies at the junction of the River Ancholme and east–west transport routes across northern Lincolnshire. As a formerly important local centre, the town's full name of Glanford Brigg is reflected in the surrounding area and local government district of the same name. The town's urban area includes the neighbouring hamlet of Scawby Brook.

People

Population6,787
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,117
Per Capita$44,117
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$221,921
Rent$1,103
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units2,715

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+41.1%

Community

Population6,787
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates53.5520°, -0.4921°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (900 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$44,117
Median Age44.9 years

About Brigg

Brigg is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,787. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brigg has a population of 6,787 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 372.9 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (6%), with 3.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.4% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,787
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
372.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.4%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Brigg vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brigg is $44,117, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,117 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 618 business establishments. 17.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Brigg vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,117
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,117
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)618

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brigg is $221,921, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,103 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,715 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,921
21% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,103
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.8%
Owner-Occupied67.8%
Renter-Occupied32.2%
Housing Units2,715

Property Tax

Brigg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area372.9 sq mi (965.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates53.5520°N, 0.4921°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 20 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 115 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 82 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 45 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 93 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 100 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Brigg has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area372.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home17.4%

Schools in Brigg

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brigg Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy - - - -
The Vale Academy - - - -
Sir John Nelthorpe School - - - -
Hestia School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brigg

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
Radio Newark - MP3 64 kbps
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Heckington Living Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brigg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baysgarth House Museum
Brigg Heritage Centre
Dinostar
Ferens Art Gallery
Hands on History Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum
Hull Fishing Heritage Centre
Hull Maritime Museum
Hull people's memorial museum
Hull Streetlife Museum
Normanby Hall Country Park
North Lincolnshire Museum
RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre
Skidby Windmill Museum of East Riding Rural Life
Sutton and Wawne museum
The Ropery
Wilberforce House Museum
Wilderspin National School

Libraries in Brigg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anlaby Park Library0.0
Anlaby Park Library0.0
Avenues Library0.0
Bottesford Library0.0
Bransholme Library0.0
Broughton Library0.0
Brynmor Jones Library0.0
Caistor Grammar School Library0.0
Caistor Library0.0
Carnegie Heritage Centre0.0
Children's library0.0
Children's library0.0
Cottingham Library0.0
Fred Moore Library0.0
Gipsyville Library0.0
Gipsyville Library0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Goxhill Library0.0
Greenwood Avenue Library0.0
Hessle Library0.0
Hull Central Library0.0
Hull History Centre0.0
Ings Road Library0.0
Messingham Library0.0
North Ferriby Library0.0
North Lincolnshire Central Library0.0
Petuaria Centre0.0
Scunthorpe Central Library0.0
South Cave Library0.0
Swanland Library0.0
Welton Library0.0
Western Library0.0
Western Library0.0
Winterton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brigg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brigg Farmers Market
Caistor Market Place
Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale
Lincoln Autojumble
St Johns Market
Trinity Market

Restaurants in Brigg

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arties Mill
Bengal Spice
Lord Nelson
Scalinis Fish Bar
Yellowbelly Pizza Co

Cafes in Brigg

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Gardener's Retreat Restaurant
Little Italy
Mumbai Lounge
Shipleys Curiositeas
Teasdales
The Loft

Train Stations in Brigg

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brigg

Gas Stations in Brigg

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jet
Tesco

Banks in Brigg

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
NatWest
The Nottingham

Breweries in Brigg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atom Beers
Atom Beers
Belschnickel Brewery
Belschnickel Brewery
Lincolnshire Craft Beers
Skidbrooke Cyder Company
The Minerva
Yorkshire Brewhouse
Yorkshire Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Brigg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brigg

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bucknall Airfield-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Airstrip-Small Airport
Cuxwold Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
East Kirkby Airfield-Small Airport
Eastfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Griffin's Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanbeck Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brigg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brigg Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brigg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brigg Methodist Church
St Marys Catholic Church
St. John's the Evangelist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brigg

What is the population of Brigg?

Brigg has a population of 6,787 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 372.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Brigg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,117, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $221,921 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brigg?

Brigg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brigg?

The unemployment rate in Brigg is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 618 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brigg?

The median home value in Brigg is $221,921. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,103. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.

How are the schools in Brigg?

23.9% of adults in Brigg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Brigg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brigg is 6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability.

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