Burton Latimer vs Kettering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burton Latimer is about 5% cheaper on average. Kettering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Kettering
£291,440
Crime Rate
Burton Latimer
98.6
Kettering
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Kettering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Latimer
468
Kettering
460.5
EPC Rating
Burton Latimer
73.5
Kettering
73.5
Median Income
Burton Latimer
£31,402
Kettering
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Burton Latimer is £276,021, which is 5% less than Kettering at £291,440. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Kettering it is a flat at £124,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Burton Latimer (£138,000 vs £124,891).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kettering prices grew faster — 56% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Kettering (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Burton Latimer (98.6 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Kettering 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 MidlandsBurton Latimer has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kettering. Burton Latimer has 2 schools in total, while Kettering has 21.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kettering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 21 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burton Latimer offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 460.5 Mbps in Kettering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 97.9% in Kettering. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 90.7% in Kettering.
Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (468 vs 461 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burton Latimer are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Kettering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Kettering. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Kettering.
Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,402 in Kettering. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Kettering. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Kettering. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 65% in Kettering.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 63,149 |
| 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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