Corby vs Kettering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Corby offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kettering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Kettering
£291,440
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Kettering
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Kettering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Kettering
460.5
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Kettering
73.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Kettering
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Corby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,285 versus £291,440 in Kettering. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Kettering it is a flat at £124,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Kettering (£401,313 vs £335,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kettering prices grew faster — 56% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Corby is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Kettering's 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Kettering 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 Kettering: 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.
Kettering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 21 |
| Primary | 18 | 16 |
| Secondary | 5 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kettering enjoy 460.5 Mbps on average, while Corby lags behind at 428.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 97.9% in Kettering. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 90.7% in Kettering.
Kettering is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (461 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Corby is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Kettering's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Kettering. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Kettering.
Corby has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Corby has a population of 67,798 while Kettering has 63,149. Median household income is £31,402 in Corby and £31,402 in Kettering. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Kettering. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Kettering.
| Indicator | Corby | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 63,149 |
| 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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