Earls Barton vs Higham Ferrers
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Higham Ferrers offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. 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
Higham Ferrers
£311,873
Crime Rate
Earls Barton
75.0
Higham Ferrers
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Barton
100.0%
Higham Ferrers
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Barton
427.6
Higham Ferrers
486
EPC Rating
Earls Barton
72.6
Higham Ferrers
72.5
Median Income
Earls Barton
£31,852
Higham Ferrers
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Higham Ferrers is £311,873, which is 7% less than Earls Barton at £333,060. The most affordable entry point in Earls Barton is a flat at £173,800, while in Higham Ferrers it is a flat at £169,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Earls Barton (£305,529 vs £260,918).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Higham Ferrers prices grew faster — 47% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Earls Barton is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Higham Ferrers's 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Earls Barton is violent-crime, while in Higham Ferrers 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 MidlandsEarls Barton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Higham Ferrers. Earls Barton has 1 schools in total, while Higham Ferrers has 4.
Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Higham Ferrers School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Earls Barton | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Higham Ferrers offers faster average downloads at 486.0 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Earls Barton and 98.8% in Higham Ferrers. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Earls Barton and 96.6% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (486 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Earls Barton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.5 (band C) in Higham Ferrers. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Earls Barton and £1,096 in Higham Ferrers. 67.9% of homes in Earls Barton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,409 in Higham Ferrers and £31,851.7 in Earls Barton. The median age is 43.3 in Earls Barton and 42 in Higham Ferrers. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Earls Barton and 61.5% in Higham Ferrers. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Earls Barton versus 63.9% in Higham Ferrers.
| Indicator | Earls Barton | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,067 | 8,825 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £32,409 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 30.7% |
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