Bugbrooke vs Northampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Northampton offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Northampton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Northampton
£329,344
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Northampton
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Northampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Northampton
477
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Northampton
72.8
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Northampton
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Northampton is £329,344, which is 1% less than Bugbrooke at £331,066. The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Northampton it is a flat at £146,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 117% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £146,260).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 97.5 offences per 1,000 people, Northampton is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bugbrooke's 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke 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 MidlandsBugbrooke has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Northampton. Bugbrooke has 2 schools in total, while Northampton has 69.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bugbrooke | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 69 |
| Primary | 1 | 57 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northampton offers faster average downloads at 477.0 Mbps, compared to 433.4 Mbps in Bugbrooke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 99.1% in Northampton. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 94.5% in Northampton.
Northampton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (477 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bugbrooke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.4 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Northampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,121 in Northampton. 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Northampton.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke and £31,554.5 in Northampton. The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 42 in Northampton. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 62.3% in Northampton. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bugbrooke versus 64.9% in Northampton.
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 243,883 |
| 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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