Burton Latimer vs Finedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Finedon offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Finedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Finedon
£242,391
Crime Rate
Burton Latimer
98.6
Finedon
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Finedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Latimer
468
Finedon
451
EPC Rating
Burton Latimer
73.5
Finedon
73.5
Median Income
Burton Latimer
£31,402
Finedon
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Finedon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,391 versus £276,021 in Burton Latimer. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Finedon it is a flat at £113,332.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Burton Latimer (£138,000 vs £113,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Finedon is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Burton Latimer's 98.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Finedon 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 Burton Latimer: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Finedon.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burton Latimer enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Finedon lags behind at 451.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 95.4% in Finedon. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 88.8% in Finedon.
Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (468 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burton Latimer is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Finedon's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Finedon. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Finedon.
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 Finedon has 4,554. Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,402 in Finedon. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Finedon. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Finedon.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 4,554 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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