Burton Latimer vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMoulton (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.2% |
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