Brixworth vs Irchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Irchester is about 34% cheaper on average. Irchester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Irchester
£285,422
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Irchester
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Irchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Irchester
451.3
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Irchester
72.5
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Irchester
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Irchester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,422 versus £382,570 in Brixworth. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Irchester it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Irchester (£125,000 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Irchester prices grew faster — 65% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Irchester (75.5 per 1,000) compared to Brixworth (97.4 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Irchester 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 100% in Irchester.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Irchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Irchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Irchester enjoy 451.3 Mbps on average, while Brixworth lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 96.9% in Irchester. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 88.6% in Irchester.
Irchester is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brixworth is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Irchester's band C (score 72.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,096 in Irchester. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Irchester.
Irchester has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brixworth has a population of 5,769 while Irchester has 4,543. Median household income is £32,409 in Irchester and £31,851.7 in Brixworth. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42 in Irchester. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.5% in Irchester.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Irchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 4,543 |
| 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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