Deanshanger vs Northampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Northampton is about 16% cheaper on average. Northampton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deanshanger
£380,948
Northampton
£329,344
Crime Rate
Deanshanger
97.6
Northampton
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deanshanger
N/A
Northampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deanshanger
421.5
Northampton
477
EPC Rating
Deanshanger
72.4
Northampton
72.8
Median Income
Deanshanger
£34,034
Northampton
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Northampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £329,344 versus £380,948 in Deanshanger. The most affordable entry point in Deanshanger is a flat at £220,000, while in Northampton it is a flat at £146,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £146,260).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Northampton (97.5 per 1,000) compared to Deanshanger (97.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Deanshanger 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Deanshanger and Northampton. Deanshanger has 1 schools and Northampton has 69 schools.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
Northampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 69 schools (57 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deanshanger | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 69 |
| Primary | 1 | 57 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Northampton enjoy 477.0 Mbps on average, while Deanshanger lags behind at 421.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Deanshanger and 99.1% in Northampton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Deanshanger and 94.5% in Northampton.
Northampton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (477 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Northampton is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Deanshanger's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Deanshanger and £1,121 in Northampton. 70.2% of homes in Deanshanger have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Northampton.
Deanshanger has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Deanshanger has a population of 4,128 while Northampton has 243,883. Median household income is £34,034 in Deanshanger and £31,554.5 in Northampton. The median age is 41.4 in Deanshanger and 42 in Northampton. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Deanshanger and 62.3% in Northampton.
| Indicator | Deanshanger | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,128 | 243,883 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,034 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 29.2% |
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