Countesthorpe vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Countesthorpe wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Countesthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Countesthorpe
59.3
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Countesthorpe
327.3
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Countesthorpe
70.5
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Countesthorpe
£31,042
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Great Glen commands an average of £354,827, compared with £292,959 in Countesthorpe – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Countesthorpe is a flat at £157,000, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Great Glen (£471,714 vs £373,298).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Glen prices grew faster — 23% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Great Glen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.3 per 1,000 versus 59.3 per 1,000 in Countesthorpe. The most common crime category in Countesthorpe is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 Countesthorpe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Glen. There are 2 schools in Countesthorpe and 1 in Great Glen.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Countesthorpe | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 327.3 Mbps in Countesthorpe and 327.3 Mbps in Great Glen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Countesthorpe and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Countesthorpe and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (327 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Countesthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Great Glen averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Countesthorpe and £1,246 in Great Glen. 59.9% of homes in Countesthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
Countesthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe and £31,041.7 in Great Glen. The median age is 45 in Countesthorpe and 45 in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 76.3% in Countesthorpe versus 76.3% in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 59% in Countesthorpe and 59% in Great Glen.
| Indicator | Countesthorpe | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,674 | 4,062 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,041.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 33.4% |
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