Finedon vs Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Finedon offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Finedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Finedon
£242,391
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£278,485
Crime Rate
Finedon
75.3
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Finedon
100.0%
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Finedon
451
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
380.2
EPC Rating
Finedon
73.5
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
73.5
Median Income
Finedon
£31,402
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Finedon is £242,391, which is 13% less than Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) at £278,485. The most affordable entry point in Finedon is a flat at £113,332, while in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) it is a flat at £115,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Finedon (£381,227 vs £349,645).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Finedon is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)'s 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Finedon is violent-crime, while in Rothwell (north 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 MidlandsFinedon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Finedon has 2 schools in total, while Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has 3.
Finedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Finedon | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Finedon offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 380.2 Mbps in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Finedon and 93.5% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 88.8% in Finedon and 72.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
Finedon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (451 vs 380 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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Finedon and £1,082 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). 71.3% of homes in Finedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). The median age is 42.4 in Finedon and 42.4 in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Finedon and 61.8% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Finedon versus 65% in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire).
| Indicator | Finedon | Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 8,623 |
| 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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