Corby vs Stamford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Corby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Stamford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stamford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Stamford
£389,436
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Stamford
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Stamford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Stamford
421.6
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Stamford
71.4
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Stamford
£31,964
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Stamford commands an average of £389,436, compared with £241,285 in Corby – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Stamford it is a flat at £184,657.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Stamford (£328,159 vs £196,431).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsStamford has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44% lower than Corby at 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby is violent-crime, while in Stamford 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Stamford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 94.4% in Corby. There are 23 schools in Corby and 6 in Stamford.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corby | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 6 |
| Primary | 18 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.6 Mbps in Corby and 421.6 Mbps in Stamford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 95.7% in Stamford. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 81.8% in Stamford.
Corby is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (429 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Corby, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Stamford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,246 in Stamford. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Stamford.
Corby has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,964 in Stamford and £31,402 in Corby. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 43.8 in Stamford. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 58.7% in Stamford. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 64.9% in Stamford. Corby has a population of 67,798 and Stamford has 20,745.
| Indicator | Corby | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 20,745 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,964 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 30.2% |
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