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Burton Latimer vs Irthlingborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Irthlingborough is about 15% cheaper on average. Burton Latimer has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burton Latimer

£276,021

Irthlingborough

£239,943

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

Irthlingborough

98.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Irthlingborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burton Latimer

468

Irthlingborough

451

EPC Rating

Burton Latimer

73.5

Irthlingborough

73.5

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

Irthlingborough

£31,402

Buyers will find Irthlingborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,943 versus £276,021 in Burton Latimer. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Irthlingborough it is a flat at £101,469.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Burton Latimer (£138,000 vs £101,469).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

With 98.6 offences per 1,000 people, Burton Latimer is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Irthlingborough's 98.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Irthlingborough 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 100% in Irthlingborough.

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

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

Irthlingborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton LatimerIrthlingborough
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Burton Latimer enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Irthlingborough lags behind at 451.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 95.4% in Irthlingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 88.8% in Irthlingborough.

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

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 Irthlingborough has 9,308. Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,402 in Irthlingborough. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Irthlingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Irthlingborough.

IndicatorBurton LatimerIrthlingborough
Population10,4409,308
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 Irthlingborough?
Burton Latimer and Irthlingborough are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Irthlingborough?
Irthlingborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £239,943.
Is Burton Latimer or Irthlingborough safer?
Burton Latimer has the lower crime rate at 98.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Irthlingborough?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Irthlingborough?
Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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