Anstey vs Blaby and Whetstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsAnstey 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.
| Metric | Anstey | Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Anstey | Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 14,072 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 33.4% |
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