Earls Barton vs Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Earls Barton offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. 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
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£343,052
Crime Rate
Earls Barton
75.0
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Barton
100.0%
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Barton
427.6
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
477
EPC Rating
Earls Barton
72.6
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Earls Barton
£31,852
Moulton (West Northamptonshire)
£31,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Earls Barton is £333,060, which is 3% less than Moulton (west Northamptonshire) at £343,052. The most affordable entry point in Earls Barton is a flat at £173,800, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £127,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Earls Barton (£173,800 vs £127,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Barton prices grew faster — 21% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Earls Barton (75 per 1,000) compared to Moulton (west Northamptonshire) (97.5 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Earls Barton is violent-crime, while in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) 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 100% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Earls Barton has 1 schools in total, while Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has 4.
Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Earls Barton | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) offers faster average downloads at 477.0 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Earls Barton and 99.1% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Earls Barton and 94.5% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (477 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Moulton (west Northamptonshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Earls Barton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Earls Barton and £1,121 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). 67.9% of homes in Earls Barton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
Moulton (west Northamptonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,851.7 in Earls Barton and £31,554.5 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). The median age is 43.3 in Earls Barton and 42 in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Earls Barton and 62.3% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Earls Barton versus 64.9% in Moulton (west Northamptonshire).
| Indicator | Earls Barton | Moulton (West Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,067 | 4,953 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,554.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 29.2% |
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