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Burton Latimer vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Burton Latimer is about 1% cheaper on average. Rothwell (north 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

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

£278,485

Crime Rate

Burton Latimer

98.6

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

75.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton Latimer

100.0%

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burton Latimer

468

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

380.2

EPC Rating

Burton Latimer

73.5

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

73.5

Median Income

Burton Latimer

£31,402

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

£31,402

Buyers will find Burton Latimer more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,021 versus £278,485 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £115,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Burton Latimer (£138,000 vs £115,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.

Crime is lower in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) (75.4 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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Burton Latimer: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).

Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown

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

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton LatimerRothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Burton Latimer enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) lags behind at 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 93.5% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 72.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).

Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (468 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Burton Latimer is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)'s band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).

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

Demographics & Economy

Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 while Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has 8,623. Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,402 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).

IndicatorBurton LatimerRothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Population10,4408,623
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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer and Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Latimer or Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,021.
Is Burton Latimer or Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) safer?
Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has the lower crime rate at 75.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Latimer or Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Latimer or Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Burton Latimer has faster average broadband at 468.0 Mbps.

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