Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Burton Latimer

A snapshot of life in Burton Latimer, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Burton Latimer is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 10,440. The average house price is £276,021 and the overall crime rate is 98.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Burton Latimer ranks

Population

10,440

Avg House Price

£276,021

Crime Rate

98.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

468 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,402

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Burton Latimer's detached homes (£392,513) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£138,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Burton Latimer prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£212,681 → £276,021).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£392,513	£370,000	39
Semi-Detached	£239,206	£232,250	62
Terraced	£205,241	£205,000	29
Flat	£138,000	£138,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Burton Latimer is 98.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Burton Latimer: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Meadowside Primary School	Primary	Good
St. Marys CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Burton Latimer averages 468 Mbps — 368% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Burton Latimer homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,082

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,440
Median Age	42.4
Median Household Income	£31,402
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Burton Latimer?

The average house price in Burton Latimer is £276,021 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Burton Latimer?

The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat, with an average price of £138,000.

Is Burton Latimer a safe place to live?

Burton Latimer has a recorded crime rate of 98.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Burton Latimer?

Burton Latimer has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Burton Latimer?

Average broadband download speeds in Burton Latimer are around 468 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.7% of premises.

How big is Burton Latimer?

Burton Latimer is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 10,440.

Most compared with

How does Burton Latimer stack up against its neighbours?

Brixworth

Burton Latimer

House price: £382,570 · £276,021
Crime rate: 97.4 · 98.6
Distance: 9.7 mi

Burton Latimer

Corby

House price: £276,021 · £241,285
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.3
Distance: 8.8 mi

Burton Latimer

Desborough

House price: £276,021 · £278,485
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.3
Distance: 8.1 mi

Burton Latimer

Earls Barton

House price: £276,021 · £333,060
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75
Distance: 7.3 mi

Burton Latimer

Finedon

House price: £276,021 · £242,391
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.3
Distance: 2.1 mi

Burton Latimer

Higham Ferrers

House price: £276,021 · £311,873
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.4
Distance: 5.2 mi

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