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Brixworth vs Earls Barton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Earls Barton wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Earls Barton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brixworth

£382,570

Earls Barton

£333,060

Crime Rate

Brixworth

97.4

Earls Barton

75.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brixworth

100.0%

Earls Barton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brixworth

427.6

Earls Barton

427.6

EPC Rating

Brixworth

72.6

Earls Barton

72.6

Median Income

Brixworth

£31,852

Earls Barton

£31,852

At £333,060, Earls Barton undercuts Brixworth (£382,570) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Earls Barton it is a flat at £173,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Earls Barton (£173,800 vs £51,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 21%.

Residents of Earls Barton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 97.4 per 1,000 in Brixworth. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Earls Barton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Brixworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Earls Barton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrixworthEarls Barton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Brixworth averages 427.6 Mbps – ahead of Earls Barton's 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 89.2% in Earls Barton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 84.1% in Earls Barton.

Brixworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (428 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brixworth, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Earls Barton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,188 in Earls Barton. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Earls Barton.

Brixworth has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,851.7 in Brixworth and £31,851.7 in Earls Barton. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 43.3 in Earls Barton. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Earls Barton. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 68.5% in Earls Barton. Brixworth has a population of 5,769 and Earls Barton has 6,067.

IndicatorBrixworthEarls Barton
Population5,7696,067
Median Age43.343.3
Median Household Income£31,851.7£31,851.7
Employment Rate61.8%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.5%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%32.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brixworth and Earls Barton?
Brixworth and Earls Barton are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brixworth or Earls Barton?
Earls Barton is cheaper, with an average house price of £333,060.
Is Brixworth or Earls Barton safer?
Earls Barton has the lower crime rate at 75 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brixworth or Earls Barton?
Brixworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brixworth or Earls Barton?
Brixworth has faster average broadband at 427.6 Mbps.

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