Area guide · Blaby

Living in Cosby

A snapshot of life in Cosby, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cosby is a village in Blaby, East Midlands with a population of 3,518. The average house price is £350,462 and the overall crime rate is 59.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cosby ranks

Population

3,518

Avg House Price

£350,462

Crime Rate

59.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

292 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,172.7

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cosby's detached homes (£492,200) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£228,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cosby prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£245,138 → £350,462).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£492,200	£345,000	7
Semi-Detached	£259,618	£250,000	17
Terraced	£228,167	£227,500	3
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cosby is 59.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cosby: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cosby Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cosby averages 292 Mbps — 192% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cosby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	61.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,245

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,518
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£31,172.7
Employment Rate	60.5%
Owner Occupied	76%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cosby?

The average house price in Cosby is £350,462 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cosby?

The most affordable entry point in Cosby is a terraced, with an average price of £228,167.

Is Cosby a safe place to live?

Cosby has a recorded crime rate of 59.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cosby?

Cosby has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cosby?

Average broadband download speeds in Cosby are around 292 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Cosby?

Cosby is a settlement in Blaby with a population of approximately 3,518.

Most compared with

How does Cosby stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Cosby

House price: £289,840 · £350,462
Crime rate: 68 · 59.4
Distance: 8.6 mi

Atherstone

Cosby

House price: £302,013 · £350,462
Crime rate: 61.9 · 59.4
Distance: 14.9 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Cosby

House price: £314,026 · £350,462
Crime rate: 68 · 59.4
Distance: 14.1 mi

Barwell

Cosby

House price: £248,290 · £350,462
Crime rate: 97.2 · 59.4
Distance: 6.4 mi

Bedworth

Cosby

House price: £226,778 · £350,462
Crime rate: 81.1 · 59.4
Distance: 13.1 mi

Birstall

Cosby

House price: £260,306 · £350,462
Crime rate: 68 · 59.4
Distance: 9.4 mi

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