Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
| Brough | |
|---|---|
| Brough Junction | |
| Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE942266 | 
| • London | 155 mi (249 km) S | 
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England | 
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | 
| Post town | BROUGH | 
| Postcode district | HU15 | 
| Dialling code | 01482 | 
| Police | Humberside | 
| Fire | Humberside | 
| Ambulance | Yorkshire | 
| UK Parliament | |
Brough (/ˈbrʌf/ BRUF, locally /ˈbrʊf/) is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough with the neighbouring village of Elloughton. Brough is situated on the northern bank of the Humber Estuary, approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Hull city centre. Brough has a long association with BAE Systems. Brough has been recognised as one of the most desirable and affluent places to live in Yorkshire, with a rising affluent population and a growing reputation for prestige, quality of life, and thriving communities such as Elloughton-cum-Brough In Bloom.