Daventry vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Daventry wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Daventry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Moulton (west Northamptonshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Daventry
£303,119
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£343,052
Crime Rate
Daventry
97.5
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Daventry
85.7%
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Daventry
435.3
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
477
EPC Rating
Daventry
71.3
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Daventry
£32,521
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) commands an average of £343,052, compared with £303,119 in Daventry – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat at £133,015, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 5% pricier in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (£226,327 vs £215,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moulton (west Northamptonshire) prices grew faster — 13% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Daventry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.5 per 1,000 versus 97.5 per 1,000 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The most common crime category in Daventry is violent-crime, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Moulton (west Northamptonshire), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Daventry. There are 9 schools in Daventry and 4 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Daventry School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Daventry | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 477.0 Mbps in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) and 435.3 Mbps in Daventry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Daventry and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Daventry and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (477 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Moulton (west Northamptonshire), scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Daventry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Daventry and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 63.1% of homes in Daventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,521.3 in Daventry and £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The median age is 44.2 in Daventry and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Daventry and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Daventry versus 64.9% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Daventry has a population of 27,783 and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4,953.
| Indicator | Daventry | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,783 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £32,521.3 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.4% | 29.2% |
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