Town comparison
Desborough vs Fleckney
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Desborough wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Fleckney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Desborough
£278,485
Fleckney
£287,984
Crime Rate
Desborough
75.3
Fleckney
44.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Desborough
100.0%
Fleckney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Desborough
380.2
Fleckney
327.3
EPC Rating
Desborough
73.5
Fleckney
70.5
Median Income
Desborough
£31,402
Fleckney
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £278,485, Desborough undercuts Fleckney (£287,984) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat at £115,667, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Fleckney (£129,950 vs £115,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleckney prices grew faster — 42% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Fleckney experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.1 per 1,000 versus 75.3 per 1,000 in Desborough. The most common crime category in Desborough is violent-crime, while in Fleckney 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 3 schools in Desborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fleckney, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Desborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Desborough | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Desborough averages 380.2 Mbps – ahead of Fleckney's 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Desborough and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Desborough and 57.2% in Fleckney.
Desborough is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (380 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Desborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Fleckney averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Desborough and £1,246 in Fleckney. 71.3% of homes in Desborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.
Desborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,402 in Desborough and £31,041.7 in Fleckney. The median age is 42.4 in Desborough and 45 in Fleckney. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Desborough versus 76.3% in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Desborough and 59% in Fleckney.
| Indicator | Desborough | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,899 | 4,926 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 33.4% |
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