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Burton Latimer vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Burton Latimer is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burton Latimer

£276,021

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£343,052

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

97.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burton Latimer

468

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

477

EPC Rating

Burton Latimer

73.5

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

72.8

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£31,555

Property in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) commands an average of £343,052, compared with £276,021 in Burton Latimer – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (£452,743 vs £392,513).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 13%.

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has a crime rate of 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Burton Latimer at 98.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Burton Latimer, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). There are 2 schools in Burton Latimer and 4 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

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

Moulton (West Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton LatimerMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Total Schools24
Primary22
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 477.0 Mbps in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) and 468.0 Mbps in Burton Latimer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (477 vs 468 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Burton Latimer, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 72.8 (band C) in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) and £31,402 in Burton Latimer. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 64.9% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4,953.

IndicatorBurton LatimerMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Population10,4404,953
Median Age42.442
Median Household Income£31,402£31,554.5
Employment Rate61.8%62.3%
Owner Occupied65%64.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Latimer and Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,021.
Is Burton Latimer or Moulton (west Northamptonshire) safer?
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has the lower crime rate at 97.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has faster average broadband at 477.0 Mbps.

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