Brixworth vs Desborough

Property in Brixworth commands an average of £382,570, compared with £278,485 in Desborough – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Desborough it is a flat at £115,667.

Desborough has a crime rate of 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Brixworth at 97.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Desborough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Brixworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Desborough. There are 1 schools in Brixworth and 3 in Desborough.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth and 380.2 Mbps in Desborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 93.5% in Desborough. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 72.3% in Desborough.

→Brixworth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (428 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Desborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Brixworth averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,082 in Desborough. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Desborough.

→Desborough 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 Desborough. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42.4 in Desborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 65% in Desborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Desborough.

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