Town comparison
Daventry vs Middleton Cheney
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Daventry offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Daventry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Middleton Cheney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Daventry
£303,119
Middleton Cheney
£478,921
Crime Rate
Daventry
97.5
Middleton Cheney
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Daventry
85.7%
Middleton Cheney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Daventry
435.3
Middleton Cheney
401.2
EPC Rating
Daventry
71.3
Middleton Cheney
71.5
Median Income
Daventry
£32,521
Middleton Cheney
£33,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Daventry is £303,119, which is 37% less than Middleton Cheney at £478,921. The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat at £133,015, while in Middleton Cheney it is a flat at £310,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Middleton Cheney (£310,000 vs £133,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middleton Cheney prices grew faster — 26% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Daventry (97.5 per 1,000) compared to Middleton Cheney (97.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Daventry is violent-crime, while in Middleton Cheney 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 MidlandsMiddleton Cheney has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Daventry. Daventry has 9 schools in total, while Middleton Cheney has 2.
Daventry School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton Cheney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Daventry | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Daventry offers faster average downloads at 435.3 Mbps, compared to 401.2 Mbps in Middleton Cheney. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Daventry and 93% in Middleton Cheney. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Daventry and 76.3% in Middleton Cheney.
Daventry is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (435 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Middleton Cheney are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Daventry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Daventry and £1,267 in Middleton Cheney. 63.1% of homes in Daventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Middleton Cheney.
Middleton Cheney has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,121.7 in Middleton Cheney and £32,521.3 in Daventry. The median age is 44.2 in Daventry and 44.1 in Middleton Cheney. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Daventry and 62.3% in Middleton Cheney. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Daventry versus 66.9% in Middleton Cheney.
| Indicator | Daventry | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,783 | 4,127 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,521.3 | £33,121.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.4% | 35.5% |
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