Brixworth vs Higham Ferrers
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Higham Ferrers wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Higham Ferrers has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Higham Ferrers
£311,873
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Higham Ferrers
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Higham Ferrers
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Higham Ferrers
486
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Higham Ferrers
72.5
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Higham Ferrers
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Brixworth commands an average of £382,570, compared with £311,873 in Higham Ferrers – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Higham Ferrers it is a flat at £169,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Higham Ferrers (£169,000 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Higham Ferrers experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.4 per 1,000 versus 97.4 per 1,000 in Brixworth. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Higham Ferrers 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Brixworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Higham Ferrers. There are 1 schools in Brixworth and 4 in Higham Ferrers.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Higham Ferrers School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.0 Mbps in Higham Ferrers and 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 98.8% in Higham Ferrers. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 96.6% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (486 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brixworth, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.5 (band C) in Higham Ferrers. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,096 in Higham Ferrers. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,409 in Higham Ferrers and £31,851.7 in Brixworth. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42 in Higham Ferrers. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.5% in Higham Ferrers. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 63.9% in Higham Ferrers. Brixworth has a population of 5,769 and Higham Ferrers has 8,825.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 8,825 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £32,409 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 30.7% |
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