Brixworth vs Olney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brixworth is about 44% cheaper on average. Olney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brixworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixworth
£382,570
Olney
£688,210
Crime Rate
Brixworth
97.4
Olney
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixworth
100.0%
Olney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixworth
427.6
Olney
432.7
EPC Rating
Brixworth
72.6
Olney
74.8
Median Income
Brixworth
£31,852
Olney
£34,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Brixworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £382,570 versus £688,210 in Olney. The most affordable entry point in Brixworth is a flat at £51,500, while in Olney it is a flat at £231,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 78% pricier in Olney (£231,873 vs £51,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Olney prices grew faster — 66% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 87.1 offences per 1,000 people, Olney is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Brixworth's 97.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brixworth is violent-crime, while in Olney 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Brixworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Olney.
Brixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Olney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixworth | Olney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Olney enjoy 432.7 Mbps on average, while Brixworth lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Brixworth and 94.5% in Olney. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Brixworth and 83.9% in Olney.
Olney is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (433 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Olney is band C (score 74.8), ahead of Brixworth's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Brixworth and £1,006 in Olney. 67.9% of homes in Brixworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Olney.
Olney has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brixworth has a population of 5,769 while Olney has 6,600. Median household income is £34,924 in Olney and £31,851.7 in Brixworth. The median age is 43.3 in Brixworth and 39 in Olney. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Brixworth and 63.8% in Olney.
| Indicator | Brixworth | Olney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,769 | 6,600 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £34,924 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 35.8% |
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