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Earls Barton vs Long Buckby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Long Buckby wins on house prices with a 0% gap. 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

Long Buckby

£332,933

Crime Rate

Earls Barton

75.0

Long Buckby

97.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Earls Barton

100.0%

Long Buckby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Earls Barton

427.6

Long Buckby

427.6

EPC Rating

Earls Barton

72.6

Long Buckby

72.6

Median Income

Earls Barton

£31,852

Long Buckby

£31,852

Property in Earls Barton commands an average of £333,060, compared with £332,933 in Long Buckby – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Earls Barton is a flat at £173,800, while in Long Buckby it is a flat at £136,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Earls Barton (£173,800 vs £136,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Long Buckby prices grew faster — 27% vs 21%.

Residents of Earls Barton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 97.6 per 1,000 in Long Buckby. The most common crime category in Earls Barton is violent-crime, while in Long Buckby 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 Long Buckby. There are 1 schools in Earls Barton and 2 in Long Buckby.

Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Long Buckby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEarls BartonLong Buckby
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton and 427.6 Mbps in Long Buckby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Earls Barton and 89.2% in Long Buckby. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Earls Barton and 84.1% in Long Buckby.

Earls Barton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (428 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Earls Barton, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Long Buckby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Earls Barton and £1,188 in Long Buckby. 67.9% of homes in Earls Barton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Buckby.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,851.7 in Earls Barton and £31,851.7 in Long Buckby. The median age is 43.3 in Earls Barton and 43.3 in Long Buckby. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Earls Barton and 61.8% in Long Buckby. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Earls Barton versus 68.5% in Long Buckby. Earls Barton has a population of 6,067 and Long Buckby has 3,821.

IndicatorEarls BartonLong Buckby
Population6,0673,821
Median Age43.343.3
Median Household Income£31,851.7£31,851.7
Employment Rate61.8%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.5%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%32.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Earls Barton and Long Buckby?
Earls Barton and Long Buckby are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Earls Barton or Long Buckby?
Long Buckby is cheaper, with an average house price of £332,933.
Is Earls Barton or Long Buckby safer?
Earls Barton has the lower crime rate at 75 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Earls Barton or Long Buckby?
Earls Barton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Earls Barton or Long Buckby?
Earls Barton has faster average broadband at 427.6 Mbps.

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