Earls Barton vs Long Buckby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Earls Barton | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Earls Barton | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,067 | 3,821 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 32.1% |
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