Corby vs Desborough

At £241,285, Corby undercuts Desborough (£278,485) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Desborough it is a flat at £115,667.

Residents of Corby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.3 per 1,000 versus 75.3 per 1,000 in Desborough. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Desborough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 23 schools in Corby, 94.4% are in the top two inspection bands. In Desborough, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Corby averages 428.6 Mbps – ahead of Desborough's 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 93.5% in Desborough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 72.3% in Desborough.

→Corby is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (429 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Corby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Desborough averages 73.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Desborough. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Desborough.

→Corby 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 Corby and £31,402 in Desborough. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Desborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 65% in Desborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Desborough.

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