Bugbrooke vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bugbrooke is about 3% cheaper on average. Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£343,052
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
477
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bugbrooke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £331,066 versus £343,052 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 150% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £127,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moulton (west Northamptonshire) prices grew faster — 13% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (97.5 per 1,000) compared to Bugbrooke (98.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Bugbrooke: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bugbrooke | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) enjoy 477.0 Mbps on average, while Bugbrooke lags behind at 433.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (477 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bugbrooke is band C (score 73.4), ahead of Moulton (west Northamptonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bugbrooke has a population of 3,040 while Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4,953. Median household income is £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke and £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £32,677.7 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.2% |
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