Earls Barton vs Wellingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wellingborough offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. 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
Wellingborough
£284,278
Crime Rate
Earls Barton
75.0
Wellingborough
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Barton
100.0%
Wellingborough
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Barton
427.6
Wellingborough
474.5
EPC Rating
Earls Barton
72.6
Wellingborough
73.5
Median Income
Earls Barton
£31,852
Wellingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Wellingborough is £284,278, which is 17% less than Earls Barton at £333,060. The most affordable entry point in Earls Barton is a flat at £173,800, while in Wellingborough it is a flat at £137,016.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Earls Barton (£173,800 vs £137,016).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wellingborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Earls Barton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Wellingborough's 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Earls Barton is violent-crime, while in Wellingborough 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 93.3% in Wellingborough. Earls Barton has 1 schools in total, while Wellingborough has 17.
Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellingborough School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Earls Barton | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wellingborough offers faster average downloads at 474.5 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Earls Barton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Earls Barton and 98.4% in Wellingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Earls Barton and 94.1% in Wellingborough.
Wellingborough is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (475 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wellingborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Earls Barton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Earls Barton and £1,082 in Wellingborough. 67.9% of homes in Earls Barton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Wellingborough.
Wellingborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,851.7 in Earls Barton and £31,402 in Wellingborough. The median age is 43.3 in Earls Barton and 42.4 in Wellingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Earls Barton and 61.8% in Wellingborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Earls Barton versus 65% in Wellingborough.
| Indicator | Earls Barton | Wellingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,067 | 54,421 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,851.7 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 26.7% |
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