Corby vs Higham Ferrers
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Corby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Higham Ferrers
£311,873
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Higham Ferrers
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Higham Ferrers
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Higham Ferrers
486
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Higham Ferrers
72.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Higham Ferrers
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Higham Ferrers commands an average of £311,873, compared with £241,285 in Corby – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Higham Ferrers it is a flat at £169,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Higham Ferrers (£240,740 vs £196,431).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Higham Ferrers prices grew faster — 47% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCorby has a crime rate of 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Higham Ferrers at 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Higham Ferrers 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 Corby, where 94.4% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Higham Ferrers. There are 23 schools in Corby and 4 in Higham Ferrers.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Higham Ferrers School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.0 Mbps in Higham Ferrers and 428.6 Mbps in Corby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 98.8% in Higham Ferrers. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 96.6% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (486 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Corby, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 72.5 (band C) in Higham Ferrers. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,096 in Higham Ferrers. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Higham Ferrers.
Corby has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,409 in Higham Ferrers and £31,402 in Corby. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42 in Higham Ferrers. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.5% in Higham Ferrers. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 63.9% in Higham Ferrers. Corby has a population of 67,798 and Higham Ferrers has 8,825.
| Indicator | Corby | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 8,825 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £32,409 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 30.7% |
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