Corby vs Fleckney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Corby is about 16% cheaper on average. Fleckney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fleckney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Fleckney
£287,984
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Fleckney
44.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Fleckney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Fleckney
327.3
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Fleckney
70.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Fleckney
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Corby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,285 versus £287,984 in Fleckney. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Fleckney (£265,734 vs £223,350).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleckney prices grew faster — 42% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Fleckney (44.1 per 1,000) compared to Corby (75.3 per 1,000), a 71% difference. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Fleckney 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 Fleckney: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.4% in Corby.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Corby enjoy 428.6 Mbps on average, while Fleckney lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 57.2% in Fleckney.
Corby is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (429 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Corby is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Fleckney's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,246 in Fleckney. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.
Corby has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Corby has a population of 67,798 while Fleckney has 4,926. Median household income is £31,402 in Corby and £31,041.7 in Fleckney. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 45 in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 59% in Fleckney.
| Indicator | Corby | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 4,926 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 33.4% |
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