Bugbrooke vs Daventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Daventry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Daventry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Daventry
£303,119
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Daventry
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Daventry
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Daventry
435.3
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Daventry
71.3
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Daventry
£32,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £303,119, Daventry undercuts Bugbrooke (£331,066) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Daventry it is a flat at £133,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 139% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £133,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bugbrooke prices grew faster — 12% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsDaventry has a crime rate of 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bugbrooke at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke is violent-crime, while in Daventry 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Bugbrooke, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Daventry, which has 9 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Daventry School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bugbrooke | Daventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Daventry averages 435.3 Mbps – ahead of Bugbrooke's 433.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 94.3% in Daventry. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 84.4% in Daventry.
Daventry is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (435 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bugbrooke, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Daventry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,258 in Daventry. 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.1% in Daventry.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke and £32,521.3 in Daventry. The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 44.2 in Daventry. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 61.6% in Daventry. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bugbrooke versus 67.7% in Daventry. Bugbrooke has a population of 3,040 and Daventry has 27,783.
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Daventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 27,783 |
| Median Age | 41 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,677.7 | £32,521.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 35.4% |
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