Brixworth vs Earls Barton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Brixworth | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 6,067 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 32.1% |
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