Countesthorpe vs Earl Shilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCountesthorpe 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Countesthorpe | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Countesthorpe | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,674 | 10,885 |
| 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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