Town comparison
Daventry vs Long Lawford
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Long Lawford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Long Lawford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Daventry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Daventry
£303,119
Long Lawford
£296,568
Crime Rate
Daventry
97.5
Long Lawford
54.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Daventry
85.7%
Long Lawford
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Daventry
435.3
Long Lawford
323.2
EPC Rating
Daventry
71.3
Long Lawford
71.4
Median Income
Daventry
£32,521
Long Lawford
£33,388
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £296,568, Long Lawford undercuts Daventry (£303,119) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat at £133,015, while in Long Lawford it is a flat at £143,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Daventry (£436,079 vs £378,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Lawford prices grew faster — 42% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsLong Lawford has a crime rate of 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78% lower than Daventry at 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Daventry is violent-crime, while in Long Lawford 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 9 schools in Daventry, 85.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Lawford, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Daventry School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Daventry | Long Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Daventry averages 435.3 Mbps – ahead of Long Lawford's 323.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Daventry and 90% in Long Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Daventry and 59.2% in Long Lawford.
Daventry is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (435 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Lawford, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Daventry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Daventry and £1,246 in Long Lawford. 63.1% of homes in Daventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Long Lawford.
Long Lawford has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,387.5 in Long Lawford and £32,521.3 in Daventry. The median age is 44.2 in Daventry and 44 in Long Lawford. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Daventry and 60.9% in Long Lawford. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Daventry versus 67.1% in Long Lawford. Daventry has a population of 27,783 and Long Lawford has 4,369.
| Indicator | Daventry | Long Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,783 | 4,369 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,521.3 | £33,387.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 60.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.4% | 37.9% |
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