Desborough vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Desborough wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Desborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Desborough
£278,485
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£278,485
Crime Rate
Desborough
75.3
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Desborough
100.0%
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Desborough
380.2
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
380.2
EPC Rating
Desborough
73.5
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
73.5
Median Income
Desborough
£31,402
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £278,485, Desborough undercuts Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) (£278,485) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat at £115,667, while in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £115,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Desborough (£349,645 vs £349,645).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Desborough prices grew faster — 26% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Desborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.3 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The most common crime category in Desborough is violent-crime, while in Rothwell (north 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Desborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Rothwell (north Northamptonshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 0%.
Desborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Desborough | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Desborough averages 380.2 Mbps – ahead of Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)'s 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Desborough and 93.5% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Desborough and 72.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
Desborough is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (380 vs 380 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Desborough, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 73.5 (band C) in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Desborough and £1,082 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Desborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The median age is 42.4 in Desborough and 42.4 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Desborough and 61.8% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Desborough versus 65% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Desborough has a population of 11,899 and Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has 8,623.
| Indicator | Desborough | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,899 | 8,623 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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