Burton Latimer vs Raunds
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burton Latimer offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Raunds has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Raunds
£329,908
Crime Rate
Burton Latimer
98.6
Raunds
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Raunds
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Latimer
468
Raunds
451
EPC Rating
Burton Latimer
73.5
Raunds
73.5
Median Income
Burton Latimer
£31,402
Raunds
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Burton Latimer is £276,021, which is 16% less than Raunds at £329,908. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Raunds it is a flat at £181,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Raunds (£181,562 vs £138,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 97.3 offences per 1,000 people, Raunds is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Burton Latimer's 98.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Raunds 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 66.7% in Raunds. Burton Latimer has 2 schools in total, while Raunds has 4.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Raunds School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Raunds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burton Latimer offers faster average downloads at 468.0 Mbps, compared to 451.0 Mbps in Raunds. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 95.4% in Raunds. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 88.8% in Raunds.
Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (468 vs 451 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 Raunds. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Raunds. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Raunds.
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 Raunds. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Raunds. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Raunds. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 65% in Raunds.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Raunds |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 10,231 |
| 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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