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Burton Latimer vs Corby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Corby is about 14% cheaper on average. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burton Latimer

£276,021

Corby

£241,285

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

Corby

75.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Corby

94.4%

Avg Download Speed

Burton Latimer

468

Corby

428.6

EPC Rating

Burton Latimer

73.5

Corby

73.5

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

Corby

£31,402

Buyers will find Corby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,285 versus £276,021 in Burton Latimer. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Corby it is a flat at £138,527.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Burton Latimer (£392,513 vs £335,874).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.

Crime is lower in Corby (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Burton Latimer (98.6 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Corby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Burton Latimer: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.4% in Corby.

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Corby School Inspection Breakdown

94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton LatimerCorby
Total Schools223
Primary218
Secondary05
% Top two bands100%94.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Burton Latimer enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Corby lags behind at 428.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 96.8% in Corby. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 83.1% in Corby.

Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (468 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Burton Latimer is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Corby's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Corby. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Corby.

Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 while Corby has 67,798. Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,402 in Corby. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Corby. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Corby.

IndicatorBurton LatimerCorby
Population10,44067,798
Median Age42.442.4
Median Household Income£31,402£31,402
Employment Rate61.8%61.8%
Owner Occupied65%65%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Latimer and Corby?
Burton Latimer and Corby are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Corby?
Corby is cheaper, with an average house price of £241,285.
Is Burton Latimer or Corby safer?
Corby has the lower crime rate at 75.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Corby?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Corby?
Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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