Burton Latimer vs Earls Barton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 6,067 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 32.1% |
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