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Daventry vs Lutterworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Daventry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Lutterworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lutterworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Daventry

£303,119

Lutterworth

£416,690

Crime Rate

Daventry

97.5

Lutterworth

62.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Daventry

85.7%

Lutterworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Daventry

435.3

Lutterworth

247.4

EPC Rating

Daventry

71.3

Lutterworth

71.3

Median Income

Daventry

£32,521

Lutterworth

£32,411

At £303,119, Daventry undercuts Lutterworth (£416,690) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat at £133,015, while in Lutterworth it is a flat at £124,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Lutterworth (£505,787 vs £436,079).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Daventry prices grew faster — 4% vs -9%.

Lutterworth has a crime rate of 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57% lower than Daventry at 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Daventry is violent-crime, while in Lutterworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 9 schools in Daventry, 85.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lutterworth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Daventry School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Lutterworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDaventryLutterworth
Total Schools94
Primary72
Secondary22
% Top two bands85.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Daventry averages 435.3 Mbps – ahead of Lutterworth's 247.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Daventry and 85.5% in Lutterworth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Daventry and 39.8% in Lutterworth.

Daventry is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (435 vs 247 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Daventry, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Lutterworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Daventry and £1,207 in Lutterworth. 63.1% of homes in Daventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Lutterworth.

Daventry has more energy-efficient housing — 63.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,521.3 in Daventry and £32,411.2 in Lutterworth. The median age is 44.2 in Daventry and 43.6 in Lutterworth. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Daventry and 62% in Lutterworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Daventry versus 71.5% in Lutterworth. Daventry has a population of 27,783 and Lutterworth has 10,519.

IndicatorDaventryLutterworth
Population27,78310,519
Median Age44.243.6
Median Household Income£32,521.3£32,411.2
Employment Rate61.6%62%
Owner Occupied67.7%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified35.4%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Daventry and Lutterworth?
Daventry and Lutterworth are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Daventry or Lutterworth?
Daventry is cheaper, with an average house price of £303,119.
Is Daventry or Lutterworth safer?
Lutterworth has the lower crime rate at 62.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Daventry or Lutterworth?
Lutterworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Daventry or Lutterworth?
Daventry has faster average broadband at 435.3 Mbps.

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