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Earls Barton vs Great Denham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Earls Barton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Earls Barton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Earls Barton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Earls Barton

£333,060

Great Denham

£346,612

Crime Rate

Earls Barton

75.0

Great Denham

77.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Earls Barton

100.0%

Great Denham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Earls Barton

427.6

Great Denham

434.4

EPC Rating

Earls Barton

72.6

Great Denham

71.5

Median Income

Earls Barton

£31,852

Great Denham

£33,416

Property in Great Denham commands an average of £346,612, compared with £333,060 in Earls Barton – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Earls Barton is a flat at £173,800, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Great Denham (£340,467 vs £260,025).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Denham prices grew faster — 23% vs 21%.

Earls Barton has a crime rate of 75 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Great Denham at 77.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Earls Barton is violent-crime, while in Great Denham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Earls Barton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Denham. There are 1 schools in Earls Barton and 1 in Great Denham.

Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEarls BartonGreat Denham
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 434.4 Mbps in Great Denham and 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Earls Barton and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Earls Barton and 82.1% in Great Denham.

Great Denham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (434 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Earls Barton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Great Denham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Earls Barton and £1,111 in Great Denham. 67.9% of homes in Earls Barton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.

Great Denham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,416 in Great Denham and £31,851.7 in Earls Barton. The median age is 43.3 in Earls Barton and 41.6 in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Earls Barton versus 62.7% in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Earls Barton and 61.3% in Great Denham.

IndicatorEarls BartonGreat Denham
Population6,0674,363
Median Age43.341.6
Median Household Income£31,851.7£33,416
Employment Rate61.8%61.3%
Owner Occupied68.5%62.7%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%34.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Earls Barton and Great Denham?
Earls Barton and Great Denham are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Earls Barton or Great Denham?
Earls Barton is cheaper, with an average house price of £333,060.
Is Earls Barton or Great Denham safer?
Earls Barton has the lower crime rate at 75 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Earls Barton or Great Denham?
Earls Barton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Earls Barton or Great Denham?
Great Denham has faster average broadband at 434.4 Mbps.

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