Corby vs Raunds
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Corby is about 27% cheaper on average. Corby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Raunds
£329,908
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Raunds
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Raunds
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Raunds
451
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Raunds
73.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Raunds
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Corby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,285 versus £329,908 in Raunds. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Raunds it is a flat at £181,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Raunds (£181,562 vs £138,527).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs -9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Corby (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Raunds (97.3 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Raunds 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 Corby: 94.4% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Raunds.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Raunds School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Raunds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 18 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Raunds enjoy 451.0 Mbps on average, while Corby lags behind at 428.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 95.4% in Raunds. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 88.8% in Raunds.
Raunds is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (451 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Corby is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Raunds's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Raunds. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Raunds.
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 Raunds has 10,231. Median household income is £31,402 in Corby and £31,402 in Raunds. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Raunds. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Raunds.
| Indicator | Corby | Raunds |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 10,231 |
| 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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