Corby vs Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Corby offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
£399,571
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
44.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
327.3
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
70.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Corby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,285 versus £399,571 in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt it is a flat at £184,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt (£528,337 vs £335,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt prices grew faster — 48% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 44.5 offences per 1,000 people, Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt is the safer of the two – 69% lower than Corby's 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt 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 Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt: 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.
Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Corby enjoy 428.6 Mbps on average, while Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 94.5% in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 57.2% in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt.
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 Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,246 in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt.
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 Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt has 7,329. Median household income is £31,402 in Corby and £31,041.7 in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 45 in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 59% in Kibworth Beauchamp And Kibworth Harcourt.
| Indicator | Corby | Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 7,329 |
| 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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