Daventry vs Lutterworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsLutterworth 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Daventry | Lutterworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Daventry | Lutterworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,783 | 10,519 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,521.3 | £32,411.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.4% | 33.8% |
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