Anstey vs Castle Donington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Castle Donington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Castle Donington
£321,094
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Castle Donington
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Castle Donington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Castle Donington
319.9
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Castle Donington
71.7
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Castle Donington
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Castle Donington commands an average of £321,094, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Castle Donington it is a flat at £154,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Castle Donington (£154,000 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Anstey prices grew faster — 17% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Castle Donington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.5 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Castle Donington 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Anstey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Castle Donington. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 4 in Castle Donington.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castle Donington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 368.6 Mbps in Anstey and 319.9 Mbps in Castle Donington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 90.1% in Castle Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 58.7% in Castle Donington.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (369 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Castle Donington, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Anstey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,147 in Castle Donington. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Castle Donington.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,828.7 in Castle Donington and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 43.4 in Castle Donington. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58% in Castle Donington. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 68.8% in Castle Donington. Anstey has a population of 7,043 and Castle Donington has 7,344.
| Indicator | Anstey | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 7,344 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 35% |
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