Burton Latimer vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 8,623 |
| 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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