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Corby vs Finedon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Finedon 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.

MetricCorbyFinedon
Total Schools232
Primary182
Secondary50
% Top two bands94.4%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.

IndicatorCorbyFinedon
Population67,7984,554
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 Corby and Finedon?
Corby and Finedon are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Corby or Finedon?
Corby is cheaper, with an average house price of £241,285.
Is Corby or Finedon safer?
Corby has the lower crime rate at 75.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Corby or Finedon?
Finedon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Corby or Finedon?
Finedon has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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