Burton Latimer vs Irthlingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 9,308 |
| 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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