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Countesthorpe vs Great Glen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricCountesthorpeGreat Glen
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCountesthorpeGreat Glen
Population7,6744,062
Median Age4545
Median Household Income£31,041.7£31,041.7
Employment Rate59%59%
Owner Occupied76.3%76.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Countesthorpe and Great Glen?
Countesthorpe and Great Glen are approximately 5.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Countesthorpe or Great Glen?
Countesthorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £292,959.
Is Countesthorpe or Great Glen safer?
Great Glen has the lower crime rate at 44.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Countesthorpe or Great Glen?
Countesthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Countesthorpe or Great Glen?
Countesthorpe has faster average broadband at 327.3 Mbps.

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