Town comparison
Anstey vs Broughton Astley
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Broughton Astley
31.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Broughton Astley
292.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Broughton Astley
71
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Broughton Astley
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £289,840, Anstey undercuts Broughton Astley (£334,722) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Broughton Astley it is a terraced at £211,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Anstey (£270,340 vs £252,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Broughton Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.1 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Broughton Astley it is criminal-damage-arson.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Anstey's most common crime is violent crime; in Broughton Astley it's criminal damage & arson.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Anstey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Broughton Astley, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Anstey averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Broughton Astley's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.6% in Broughton Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 48.5% in Broughton Astley.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (369 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Anstey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Broughton Astley averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,245 in Broughton Astley. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Broughton Astley.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45.2 in Broughton Astley. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76% in Broughton Astley. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 60.5% in Broughton Astley.
| Indicator | Anstey | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 9,649 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 32.6% |
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