Brixworth vs Northampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Northampton wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Brixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Northampton
£329,344
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Northampton
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Northampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Northampton
477
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Northampton
72.8
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Northampton
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Brixworth commands an average of £382,570, compared with £329,344 in Northampton – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Northampton it is a flat at £146,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Northampton (£146,260 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Brixworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.4 per 1,000 versus 97.5 per 1,000 in Northampton. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Northampton 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 Northampton. There are 1 schools in Brixworth and 69 in Northampton.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 69 schools (57 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 69 |
| Primary | 1 | 57 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 477.0 Mbps in Northampton and 427.6 Mbps in Brixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 99.1% in Northampton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 94.5% in Northampton.
Northampton is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (477 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Northampton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Brixworth averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,121 in Northampton. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Northampton.
Northampton 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 Northampton. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 42 in Northampton. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Brixworth versus 64.9% in Northampton. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 62.3% in Northampton.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 243,883 |
| 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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