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Anstey vs Blaby and Whetstone

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Anstey offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Blaby And Whetstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Anstey

£289,840

Blaby and Whetstone

£325,405

Crime Rate

Anstey

68.0

Blaby and Whetstone

59.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Anstey

100.0%

Blaby and Whetstone

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Anstey

368.6

Blaby and Whetstone

327.3

EPC Rating

Anstey

71

Blaby and Whetstone

70.5

Median Income

Anstey

£30,021

Blaby and Whetstone

£31,042

The average house price in Anstey is £289,840, which is 11% less than Blaby And Whetstone at £325,405. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Blaby And Whetstone it is a flat at £160,167.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Blaby And Whetstone (£160,167 vs £123,222).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blaby And Whetstone prices grew faster — 40% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Blaby And Whetstone (59.5 per 1,000) compared to Anstey (68 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Blaby And Whetstone it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Anstey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Blaby And Whetstone. Anstey has 3 schools in total, while Blaby And Whetstone has 4.

Anstey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Blaby and Whetstone School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnsteyBlaby and Whetstone
Total Schools34
Primary24
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Anstey offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Blaby And Whetstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.5% in Blaby And Whetstone. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 57.2% in Blaby And Whetstone.

Anstey is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (369 vs 327 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Anstey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Blaby And Whetstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,246 in Blaby And Whetstone. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Blaby And Whetstone.

Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,041.7 in Blaby And Whetstone and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45 in Blaby And Whetstone. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 59% in Blaby And Whetstone. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76.3% in Blaby And Whetstone.

IndicatorAnsteyBlaby and Whetstone
Population7,04314,072
Median Age43.245
Median Household Income£30,021.4£31,041.7
Employment Rate58%59%
Owner Occupied68.2%76.3%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Anstey and Blaby And Whetstone?
Anstey and Blaby And Whetstone are approximately 7.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Anstey or Blaby And Whetstone?
Anstey is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,840.
Is Anstey or Blaby And Whetstone safer?
Blaby And Whetstone has the lower crime rate at 59.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Anstey or Blaby And Whetstone?
Anstey has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Anstey or Blaby And Whetstone?
Anstey has faster average broadband at 368.6 Mbps.

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