Brixworth vs Bugbrooke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bugbrooke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Bugbrooke
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Bugbrooke
433.4
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Bugbrooke
73.4
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Bugbrooke
£32,678
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £331,066, Bugbrooke undercuts Brixworth (£382,570) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Bugbrooke it is a terraced at £268,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrixworth has a crime rate of 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bugbrooke at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Bugbrooke it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Brixworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bugbrooke, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bugbrooke averages 433.4 Mbps – ahead of Brixworth's 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 94% in Bugbrooke. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 85% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (433 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bugbrooke, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Brixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,083 in Bugbrooke. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke and £31,851.7 in Brixworth. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 41 in Bugbrooke. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 62.8% in Bugbrooke. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 61.5% in Bugbrooke. Brixworth has a population of 5,769 and Bugbrooke has 3,040.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 3,040 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £32,677.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.4% |
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