Brixworth vs Daventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Daventry offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Daventry
£303,119
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Daventry
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Daventry
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Daventry
435.3
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Daventry
71.3
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Daventry
£32,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Daventry more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £303,119 versus £382,570 in Brixworth. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Daventry it is a flat at £133,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Daventry (£133,015 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 97.4 offences per 1,000 people, Brixworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Daventry's 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Daventry 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Brixworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Daventry.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Daventry School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Daventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Daventry enjoy 435.3 Mbps on average, while Brixworth lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 94.3% in Daventry. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 84.4% in Daventry.
Daventry is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (435 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brixworth is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Daventry's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,258 in Daventry. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.1% in Daventry.
Brixworth has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brixworth has a population of 5,769 while Daventry has 27,783. Median household income is £32,521.3 in Daventry and £31,851.7 in Brixworth. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 44.2 in Daventry. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.6% in Daventry.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Daventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 27,783 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £32,521.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 35.4% |
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