Burton Latimer vs Market Harborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Burton Latimer wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Market Harborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Burton Latimer

£276,021

Market Harborough

£400,704

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

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Market Harborough

44.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Market Harborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Burton Latimer

468

Market Harborough

421

EPC Rating

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Burton Latimer

73.5

Market Harborough

72.1

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

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Market Harborough

£33,367

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East Midlands

Property in Market Harborough commands an average of £400,704, compared with £276,021 in Burton Latimer – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Market Harborough it is a flat at £181,805.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Market Harborough (£331,717 vs £239,206).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East Midlands

Residents of Market Harborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.4 per 1,000 versus 98.6 per 1,000 in Burton Latimer. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Market Harborough 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 Midlands

Families may prefer Burton Latimer, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Market Harborough. There are 2 schools in Burton Latimer and 9 in Market Harborough.

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

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

Market Harborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Burton Latimer	Market Harborough
Total Schools	2	9
Primary	2	7
Secondary	0	2
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 468.0 Mbps in Burton Latimer and 421.0 Mbps in Market Harborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 95.1% in Market Harborough. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 80.9% in Market Harborough.

Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (468 vs 421 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Burton Latimer, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 72.1 (band C) in Market Harborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,257 in Market Harborough. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Market Harborough.

Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,367.2 in Market Harborough and £31,402 in Burton Latimer. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 44.4 in Market Harborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 60% in Market Harborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 69.1% in Market Harborough. Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 and Market Harborough has 24,162.

Indicator	Burton Latimer	Market Harborough
Population	10,440	24,162
Median Age	42.4	44.4
Median Household Income	£31,402	£33,367.2
Employment Rate	61.8%	60%
Owner Occupied	65%	69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%	33.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Latimer and Market Harborough?

Burton Latimer and Market Harborough are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Market Harborough?

Burton Latimer is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,021.

Is Burton Latimer or Market Harborough safer?

Market Harborough has the lower crime rate at 44.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Market Harborough?

Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Market Harborough?

Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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