Desborough vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Desborough | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Desborough | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,899 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.2% |
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