Earls Barton vs Great Denham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsEarls 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Earls Barton | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Earls Barton | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,067 | 4,363 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 34.7% |
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