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Desborough vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Desborough is about 19% cheaper on average. Desborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desborough edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Desborough

£278,485

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£343,052

Crime Rate

Desborough

75.3

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

97.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Desborough

100.0%

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Desborough

380.2

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

477

EPC Rating

Desborough

73.5

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

72.8

Median Income

Desborough

£31,402

Moulton (West Northamptonshire)

£31,555

Buyers will find Desborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,485 versus £343,052 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat at £115,667, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (£452,743 vs £349,645).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Desborough prices grew faster — 26% vs 13%.

Crime is lower in Desborough (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (97.5 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Desborough 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.

School quality favours Desborough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Desborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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.

MetricDesboroughMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Total Schools34
Primary32
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) enjoy 477.0 Mbps on average, while Desborough lags behind at 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Desborough and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Desborough and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (477 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Desborough is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Moulton (west Northamptonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Desborough and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Desborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

Desborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Desborough has a population of 11,899 while Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4,953. Median household income is £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) and £31,402 in Desborough. The median age is 42.4 in Desborough and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Desborough and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).

IndicatorDesboroughMoulton (West Northamptonshire)
Population11,8994,953
Median Age42.442
Median Household Income£31,402£31,554.5
Employment Rate61.8%62.3%
Owner Occupied65%64.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Desborough and Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Desborough and Moulton (west Northamptonshire) are approximately 10.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Desborough or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Desborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £278,485.
Is Desborough or Moulton (west Northamptonshire) safer?
Desborough has the lower crime rate at 75.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Desborough or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Desborough has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Desborough or Moulton (west Northamptonshire)?
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has faster average broadband at 477.0 Mbps.

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