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Burton Latimer vs Earls Barton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Burton Latimer wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Earls Barton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burton Latimer

£276,021

Earls Barton

£333,060

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

Earls Barton

75.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Earls Barton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burton Latimer

468

Earls Barton

427.6

EPC Rating

Burton Latimer

73.5

Earls Barton

72.6

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

Earls Barton

£31,852

Property in Earls Barton commands an average of £333,060, compared with £276,021 in Burton Latimer – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Earls Barton it is a flat at £173,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Earls Barton (£305,529 vs £239,206).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 21%.

Residents of Earls Barton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 98.6 per 1,000 in Burton Latimer. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Earls Barton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Burton Latimer, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Earls Barton. There are 2 schools in Burton Latimer and 1 in Earls Barton.

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

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

Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton LatimerEarls Barton
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 468.0 Mbps in Burton Latimer and 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 89.2% in Earls Barton. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 84.1% in Earls Barton.

Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (468 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burton Latimer leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Earls Barton averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,188 in Earls Barton. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Earls Barton.

Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,851.7 in Earls Barton and £31,402 in Burton Latimer. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 43.3 in Earls Barton. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 68.5% in Earls Barton. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Earls Barton.

IndicatorBurton LatimerEarls Barton
Population10,4406,067
Median Age42.443.3
Median Household Income£31,402£31,851.7
Employment Rate61.8%61.8%
Owner Occupied65%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%32.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Latimer and Earls Barton?
Burton Latimer and Earls Barton are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Earls Barton?
Burton Latimer is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,021.
Is Burton Latimer or Earls Barton safer?
Earls Barton has the lower crime rate at 75 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Earls Barton?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Earls Barton?
Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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