Desborough vs Wellingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Desborough is about 2% 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
Wellingborough
£284,278
Crime Rate
Desborough
75.3
Wellingborough
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Desborough
100.0%
Wellingborough
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Desborough
380.2
Wellingborough
474.5
EPC Rating
Desborough
73.5
Wellingborough
73.5
Median Income
Desborough
£31,402
Wellingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Desborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,485 versus £284,278 in Wellingborough. The most affordable entry point in Desborough is a flat at £115,667, while in Wellingborough it is a flat at £137,016.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Wellingborough (£137,016 vs £115,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wellingborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Desborough (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Wellingborough (75.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Desborough is violent-crime, while in Wellingborough 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 93.3% in Wellingborough.
Desborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellingborough School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Desborough | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 17 |
| Primary | 3 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wellingborough enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Desborough lags behind at 380.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Desborough and 98.4% in Wellingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Desborough and 94.1% in Wellingborough.
Wellingborough is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (475 vs 380 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Desborough is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Wellingborough's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Desborough and £1,082 in Wellingborough. 71.3% of homes in Desborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Wellingborough.
Desborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Desborough has a population of 11,899 while Wellingborough has 54,421. Median household income is £31,402 in Desborough and £31,402 in Wellingborough. The median age is 42.4 in Desborough and 42.4 in Wellingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Desborough and 61.8% in Wellingborough.
| Indicator | Desborough | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,899 | 54,421 |
| 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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