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Burton Latimer vs Kettering

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Burton 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.

MetricBurton LatimerKettering
Total Schools221
Primary216
Secondary05
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurton LatimerKettering
Population10,44063,149
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 Kettering?
Burton Latimer and Kettering are approximately 2.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Kettering?
Burton Latimer is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,021.
Is Burton Latimer or Kettering safer?
Kettering has the lower crime rate at 75.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Kettering?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Kettering?
Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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