Corby vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Corby is about 13% 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
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£278,485
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
380.2
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
73.5
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Corby is £241,285, which is 13% less than Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) at £278,485. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £115,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Corby (£138,527 vs £115,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Corby is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)'s 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) 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 MidlandsCorby has 94.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Corby has 23 schools in total, while Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has 3.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 3 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Corby offers faster average downloads at 428.6 Mbps, compared to 380.2 Mbps in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 93.5% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 72.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
Corby is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (429 vs 380 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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,082 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 42.4 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.8% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 65% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
| Indicator | Corby | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 8,623 |
| 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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