Corby vs Irthlingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Irthlingborough offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Irthlingborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Irthlingborough
£239,943
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Irthlingborough
98.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Irthlingborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Irthlingborough
451
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Irthlingborough
73.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Irthlingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Irthlingborough is £239,943, which is 1% less than Corby at £241,285. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Irthlingborough it is a flat at £101,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Corby (£138,527 vs £101,469).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Corby is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Irthlingborough's 98.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Irthlingborough 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 MidlandsIrthlingborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.4% in Corby. Corby has 23 schools in total, while Irthlingborough has 3.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Irthlingborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 3 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 88.8% in Irthlingborough.
Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Irthlingborough. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Irthlingborough.
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 Irthlingborough. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Irthlingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Irthlingborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 65% in Irthlingborough.
| Indicator | Corby | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 9,308 |
| 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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