Town comparison
Daventry vs Northampton
Which is better to live in? 12.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Daventry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Daventry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Northampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Daventry
£303,119
Northampton
£329,344
Crime Rate
Daventry
97.5
Northampton
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Daventry
85.7%
Northampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Daventry
435.3
Northampton
477
EPC Rating
Daventry
71.3
Northampton
72.8
Median Income
Daventry
£32,521
Northampton
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £303,119, Daventry undercuts Northampton (£329,344) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat at £133,015, while in Northampton it is a flat at £146,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 9% pricier in Northampton (£146,260 vs £133,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsDaventry has a crime rate of 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Northampton at 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Daventry is violent-crime, while in Northampton 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 Northampton, which has 69 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.
Northampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 69 schools (57 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Daventry | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 69 |
| Primary | 7 | 57 |
| Secondary | 2 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Northampton averages 477.0 Mbps – ahead of Daventry's 435.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Daventry and 99.1% in Northampton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.4% in Daventry and 94.5% in Northampton.
Northampton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (477 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Northampton, 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 Northampton. 63.1% of homes in Daventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Northampton.
Northampton 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 Northampton. The median age is 44.2 in Daventry and 42 in Northampton. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Daventry and 62.3% in Northampton. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Daventry versus 64.9% in Northampton. Daventry has a population of 27,783 and Northampton has 243,883.
| Indicator | Daventry | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,783 | 243,883 |
| 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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