Countesthorpe vs Desford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Countesthorpe is about 11% cheaper on average. Desford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Countesthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Desford
£330,177
Crime Rate
Countesthorpe
59.3
Desford
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Desford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Countesthorpe
327.3
Desford
292.2
EPC Rating
Countesthorpe
70.5
Desford
71
Median Income
Countesthorpe
£31,042
Desford
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Countesthorpe is £292,959, which is 11% less than Desford at £330,177. The most affordable entry point in Countesthorpe is a flat at £157,000, while in Desford it is a flat at £109,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Countesthorpe (£157,000 vs £109,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Desford prices grew faster — 21% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Desford (53.2 per 1,000) compared to Countesthorpe (59.3 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Countesthorpe is violent-crime, while in Desford 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 MidlandsCountesthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Desford. Countesthorpe has 2 schools in total, while Desford has 2.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Desford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Countesthorpe | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Countesthorpe offers faster average downloads at 327.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Desford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Countesthorpe and 95.6% in Desford. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Countesthorpe and 48.5% in Desford.
Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Desford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Countesthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Countesthorpe and £1,245 in Desford. 59.9% of homes in Countesthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Desford.
Desford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Desford and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 45 in Countesthorpe and 45.2 in Desford. Employment rates stand at 59% in Countesthorpe and 60.5% in Desford. Owner-occupancy is 76.3% in Countesthorpe versus 76% in Desford.
| Indicator | Countesthorpe | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,674 | 3,817 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,041.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 32.6% |
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