Brixworth vs Burton Latimer
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burton Latimer offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Burton Latimer
98.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Burton Latimer
468
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Burton Latimer
73.5
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Burton Latimer
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Burton Latimer is £276,021, which is 39% less than Brixworth at £382,570. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Burton Latimer it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Burton Latimer (£138,000 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brixworth (97.4 per 1,000) compared to Burton Latimer (98.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Burton Latimer 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 MidlandsBrixworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burton Latimer. Brixworth has 1 schools in total, while Burton Latimer has 2.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burton Latimer offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 98.7% in Burton Latimer. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 92.4% in Burton Latimer.
Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (468 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burton Latimer are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Brixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,082 in Burton Latimer. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Burton Latimer.
Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,851.7 in Brixworth and £31,402 in Burton Latimer. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42.4 in Burton Latimer. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Burton Latimer. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 65% in Burton Latimer.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Burton Latimer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 10,440 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 26.7% |
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