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Countesthorpe vs Earl Shilton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Earl Shilton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Countesthorpe edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Countesthorpe

£292,959

Earl Shilton

£248,244

Crime Rate

Countesthorpe

59.3

Earl Shilton

68.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Countesthorpe

100.0%

Earl Shilton

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Countesthorpe

327.3

Earl Shilton

292.2

EPC Rating

Countesthorpe

70.5

Earl Shilton

71

Median Income

Countesthorpe

£31,042

Earl Shilton

£31,173

At £248,244, Earl Shilton undercuts Countesthorpe (£292,959) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Countesthorpe is a flat at £157,000, while in Earl Shilton it is a flat at £104,857.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Countesthorpe (£157,000 vs £104,857).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Earl Shilton prices grew faster — 58% vs 13%.

Countesthorpe has a crime rate of 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Earl Shilton at 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Countesthorpe is violent-crime, while in Earl Shilton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Countesthorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Earl Shilton, which has 5 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Earl Shilton School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCountesthorpeEarl Shilton
Total Schools25
Primary14
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Countesthorpe averages 327.3 Mbps – ahead of Earl Shilton's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Countesthorpe and 95.6% in Earl Shilton. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Countesthorpe and 48.5% in Earl Shilton.

Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Earl Shilton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Countesthorpe averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Countesthorpe and £1,245 in Earl Shilton. 59.9% of homes in Countesthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Earl Shilton.

Earl Shilton 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 Earl Shilton and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 45 in Countesthorpe and 45.2 in Earl Shilton. Owner-occupancy is 76.3% in Countesthorpe versus 76% in Earl Shilton. Employment rates stand at 59% in Countesthorpe and 60.5% in Earl Shilton.

IndicatorCountesthorpeEarl Shilton
Population7,67410,885
Median Age4545.2
Median Household Income£31,041.7£31,172.7
Employment Rate59%60.5%
Owner Occupied76.3%76%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%32.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Countesthorpe and Earl Shilton?
Countesthorpe and Earl Shilton are approximately 7.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Countesthorpe or Earl Shilton?
Earl Shilton is cheaper, with an average house price of £248,244.
Is Countesthorpe or Earl Shilton safer?
Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate at 59.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Countesthorpe or Earl Shilton?
Countesthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Countesthorpe or Earl Shilton?
Countesthorpe has faster average broadband at 327.3 Mbps.

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