Brixworth vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrixworth 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Brixworth | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 29.2% |
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