Long Buckby — a couple of deer standing on top of a grass covered hillside

Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Long Buckby

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

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At a glance

Long Buckby is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 3,821. The average house price is £332,933 and the overall crime rate is 97.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Long Buckby ranks

Population

3,821

Avg House Price

£332,933

Crime Rate

97.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

428 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,851.7

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Long Buckby's detached homes (£422,905) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£136,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Long Buckby prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£263,061 → £332,933).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£422,905	£420,000	21
Semi-Detached	£302,938	£285,000	16
Terraced	£224,871	£221,000	14
Flat	£136,667	£160,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Long Buckby is 97.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Long Buckby: violent crime (37% 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
Long Buckby Infant School	Primary	Good
Long Buckby Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Long Buckby averages 428 Mbps — 328% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Long Buckby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.6
% Rated C or Above	67.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,188

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,821
Median Age	43.3
Median Household Income	£31,851.7
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Long Buckby?

The average house price in Long Buckby is £332,933 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Long Buckby?

The most affordable entry point in Long Buckby is a flat, with an average price of £136,667.

Is Long Buckby a safe place to live?

Long Buckby has a recorded crime rate of 97.6 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 Long Buckby?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Long Buckby?

Average broadband download speeds in Long Buckby are around 428 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.2% of premises.

How big is Long Buckby?

Long Buckby is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 3,821.

Most compared with

How does Long Buckby stack up against its neighbours?

Brixworth

Long Buckby

House price: £382,570 · £332,933
Crime rate: 97.4 · 97.6
Distance: 7.7 mi

Bugbrooke

Long Buckby

House price: £331,066 · £332,933
Crime rate: 98.4 · 97.6
Distance: 7.0 mi

Cawston (Rugby)

Long Buckby

House price: £374,111 · £332,933
Crime rate: 55 · 97.6
Distance: 10.3 mi

Daventry

Long Buckby

House price: £303,119 · £332,933
Crime rate: 97.5 · 97.6
Distance: 4.4 mi

Desborough

Long Buckby

House price: £278,485 · £332,933
Crime rate: 75.3 · 97.6
Distance: 14.7 mi

Earls Barton

Long Buckby

House price: £333,060 · £332,933
Crime rate: 75 · 97.6
Distance: 14.2 mi

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