Brixworth vs Kettering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kettering is about 31% cheaper on average. Kettering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Kettering
£291,440
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Kettering
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Kettering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Kettering
460.5
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Kettering
73.5
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Kettering
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Kettering is £291,440, which is 31% less than Brixworth at £382,570. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Kettering it is a flat at £124,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Kettering (£124,891 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kettering prices grew faster — 56% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Kettering (75.3 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 Kettering 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 MidlandsBrixworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kettering. Brixworth has 1 schools in total, while Kettering has 21.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kettering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 21 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kettering offers faster average downloads at 460.5 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 97.9% in Kettering. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 90.7% in Kettering.
Kettering is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (461 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kettering are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Brixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,082 in Kettering. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Kettering.
Kettering has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,851.7 in Brixworth and £31,402 in Kettering. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42.4 in Kettering. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Kettering. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 65% in Kettering.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 63,149 |
| 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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