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Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Desborough

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

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At a glance

Desborough is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 11,899. The average house price is £278,485 and the overall crime rate is 75.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Desborough ranks

Population

11,899

Avg House Price

£278,485

Crime Rate

75.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

380 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,402

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Desborough's detached homes (£349,645) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£115,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Desborough prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£220,294 → £278,485).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£349,645	£325,000	94
Semi-Detached	£251,254	£245,000	58
Terraced	£193,903	£199,998	46
Flat	£115,667	£117,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Desborough is 75.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Desborough: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Havelock Infant School	Primary	Outstanding
Havelock Junior School	Primary	Good
Loatlands Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Desborough averages 380 Mbps — 280% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Desborough 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	11,899
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 Desborough?

The average house price in Desborough is £278,485 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Desborough?

The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat, with an average price of £115,667.

Is Desborough a safe place to live?

Desborough has a recorded crime rate of 75.3 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 Desborough?

Desborough has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Desborough?

Average broadband download speeds in Desborough are around 380 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Desborough?

Desborough is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 11,899.

Most compared with

How does Desborough stack up against its neighbours?

Brixworth

Desborough

House price: £382,570 · £278,485
Crime rate: 97.4 · 75.3
Distance: 8.7 mi

Burton Latimer

Desborough

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

Corby

Desborough

House price: £241,285 · £278,485
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75.3
Distance: 6.1 mi

Desborough

Earls Barton

House price: £278,485 · £333,060
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75
Distance: 12.5 mi

Desborough

Finedon

House price: £278,485 · £242,391
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75.3
Distance: 10.2 mi

Desborough

Fleckney

House price: £278,485 · £287,984
Crime rate: 75.3 · 44.1
Distance: 11.3 mi

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