Desborough vs Finedon

At £242,391, Finedon undercuts Desborough (£278,485) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat at £115,667, while in Finedon it is a flat at £113,332.

Residents of Desborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.3 per 1,000 versus 75.3 per 1,000 in Finedon. The most common crime category in Desborough is violent-crime, while in Finedon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Desborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Finedon, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Finedon averages 451.0 Mbps – ahead of Desborough's 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Desborough and 95.4% in Finedon. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Desborough and 88.8% in Finedon.

→Finedon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (451 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Desborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Finedon averages 73.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Desborough and £1,082 in Finedon. 71.3% of homes in Desborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Finedon.

→Desborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,402 in Desborough and £31,402 in Finedon. The median age is 42.4 in Desborough and 42.4 in Finedon. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Desborough versus 65% in Finedon. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Desborough and 61.8% in Finedon.

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