Brixworth vs Long Buckby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Long Buckby is about 15% cheaper on average. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Long Buckby
£332,933
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Long Buckby
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Long Buckby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Long Buckby
427.6
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Long Buckby
72.6
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Long Buckby
£31,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Long Buckby is £332,933, which is 15% less than Brixworth at £382,570. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Long Buckby it is a flat at £136,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Long Buckby (£136,667 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 97.4 offences per 1,000 people, Brixworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Long Buckby's 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Long Buckby 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 Long Buckby. Brixworth has 1 schools in total, while Long Buckby has 2.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Buckby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brixworth offers faster average downloads at 427.6 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Long Buckby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 89.2% in Long Buckby. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 84.1% in Long Buckby.
Brixworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (428 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brixworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Long Buckby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,188 in Long Buckby. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Buckby.
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 Long Buckby. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 43.3 in Long Buckby. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 61.8% in Long Buckby. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 68.5% in Long Buckby.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 3,821 |
| 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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