Corby vs Finedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Corby is about 0% cheaper on average. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Finedon
£242,391
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Finedon
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Finedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Finedon
451
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Finedon
73.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Finedon
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Corby is £241,285, which is 0% less than Finedon at £242,391. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Finedon it is a flat at £113,332.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Corby (£138,527 vs £113,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Corby is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Finedon's 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Finedon 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 MidlandsFinedon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.4% in Corby. Corby has 23 schools in total, while Finedon has 2.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Finedon offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 428.6 Mbps in Corby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 95.4% in Finedon. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 88.8% in Finedon.
Finedon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (451 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Corby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Finedon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Finedon. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Finedon.
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 Finedon. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Finedon. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Finedon. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 65% in Finedon.
| Indicator | Corby | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 4,554 |
| 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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