Burton Latimer vs Wellingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burton Latimer wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Wellingborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Wellingborough
£284,278
Crime Rate
Burton Latimer
98.6
Wellingborough
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Wellingborough
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Latimer
468
Wellingborough
474.5
EPC Rating
Burton Latimer
73.5
Wellingborough
73.5
Median Income
Burton Latimer
£31,402
Wellingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Wellingborough commands an average of £284,278, compared with £276,021 in Burton Latimer – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Wellingborough it is a flat at £137,016.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in Wellingborough (£253,221 vs £239,206).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Wellingborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.3 per 1,000 versus 98.6 per 1,000 in Burton Latimer. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Wellingborough 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 93.3% in Wellingborough. There are 2 schools in Burton Latimer and 17 in Wellingborough.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellingborough School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.5 Mbps in Wellingborough and 468.0 Mbps in Burton Latimer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 98.4% in Wellingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 94.1% in Wellingborough.
Wellingborough is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (475 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burton Latimer, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 73.5 (band C) in Wellingborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,082 in Wellingborough. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Wellingborough.
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 Wellingborough. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 42.4 in Wellingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.8% in Wellingborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Burton Latimer versus 65% in Wellingborough. Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 and Wellingborough has 54,421.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 54,421 |
| 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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