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Brixworth vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brixworth

£382,570

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£343,052

Crime Rate

Brixworth

97.4

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

97.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brixworth

100.0%

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brixworth

427.6

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

477

EPC Rating

Brixworth

72.6

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

72.8

Median Income

Brixworth

£31,852

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£31,555

Property in Brixworth commands an average of £382,570, compared with £343,052 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (£127,062 vs £51,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 13%.

Brixworth has a crime rate of 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Moulton (west Northamptonshire) at 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Brixworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). There are 1 schools in Brixworth and 4 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrixworthMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Total Schools14
Primary12
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 477.0 Mbps in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) and 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (477 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Moulton (west Northamptonshire), scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Brixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,851.7 in Brixworth and £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 64.9% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Brixworth has a population of 5,769 and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4,953.

IndicatorBrixworthMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Population5,7694,953
Median Age43.342
Median Household Income£31,851.7£31,554.5
Employment Rate61.8%62.3%
Owner Occupied68.5%64.9%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brixworth and Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Brixworth and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brixworth or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £343,052.
Is Brixworth or Moulton (west Northamptonshire) safer?
Brixworth has the lower crime rate at 97.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brixworth or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Brixworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brixworth or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has faster average broadband at 477.0 Mbps.

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