Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

Brough
Brough Junction
Brough
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire
OS grid referenceSE942266
 London155 mi (249 km) S
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBROUGH
Postcode districtHU15
Dialling code01482
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceYorkshire
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.