Finedon vs Irthlingborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Irthlingborough is about 1% cheaper on average. Finedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Finedon
£242,391
Irthlingborough
£239,943
Crime Rate
Finedon
75.3
Irthlingborough
98.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Finedon
100.0%
Irthlingborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Finedon
451
Irthlingborough
451
EPC Rating
Finedon
73.5
Irthlingborough
73.5
Median Income
Finedon
£31,402
Irthlingborough
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Irthlingborough is £239,943, which is 1% less than Finedon at £242,391. The most affordable entry point in Finedon is a flat at £113,332, while in Irthlingborough it is a flat at £101,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Finedon (£113,332 vs £101,469).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Finedon prices grew faster — 25% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Finedon (75.3 per 1,000) compared to Irthlingborough (98.6 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Finedon is violent-crime, while in Irthlingborough 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 MidlandsFinedon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Irthlingborough. Finedon has 2 schools in total, while Irthlingborough has 3.
Finedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Irthlingborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Finedon | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Finedon offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 451.0 Mbps in Irthlingborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Finedon and 95.4% in Irthlingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 88.8% in Finedon and 88.8% in Irthlingborough.
Finedon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (451 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Finedon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Irthlingborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Finedon and £1,082 in Irthlingborough. 71.3% of homes in Finedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Irthlingborough.
Finedon has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,402 in Finedon and £31,402 in Irthlingborough. The median age is 42.4 in Finedon and 42.4 in Irthlingborough. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Finedon and 61.8% in Irthlingborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Finedon versus 65% in Irthlingborough.
| Indicator | Finedon | Irthlingborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 9,308 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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