Brixworth vs Irthlingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Irthlingborough offers lower property prices by roughly 59%. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Irthlingborough
£239,943
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Irthlingborough
98.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Irthlingborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Irthlingborough
451
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Irthlingborough
73.5
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Irthlingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Irthlingborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,943 versus £382,570 in Brixworth. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Irthlingborough it is a flat at £101,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Irthlingborough (£101,469 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brixworth (97.4 per 1,000) compared to Irthlingborough (98.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Irthlingborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Irthlingborough enjoy 451.0 Mbps on average, while Brixworth lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 95.4% in Irthlingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 88.8% in Irthlingborough.
Irthlingborough is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (451 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Irthlingborough is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Brixworth's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,082 in Irthlingborough. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Irthlingborough.
Irthlingborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brixworth has a population of 5,769 while Irthlingborough has 9,308. Median household income is £31,851.7 in Brixworth and £31,402 in Irthlingborough. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42.4 in Irthlingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Irthlingborough.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 9,308 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 26.7% |
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