Anstey vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Coalville is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Coalville
£264,778
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Coalville
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Coalville
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Coalville
394.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Coalville
71.7
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Coalville
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £264,778, Coalville undercuts Anstey (£289,840) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Anstey (£222,026 vs £172,632).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coalville prices grew faster — 34% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCoalville has a crime rate of 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Anstey at 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Coalville 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Anstey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coalville, which has 7 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coalville averages 394.3 Mbps – ahead of Anstey's 368.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 74.8% in Coalville.
Coalville is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coalville, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Anstey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,154 in Coalville. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58.4% in Coalville. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 72% in Coalville. Anstey has a population of 7,043 and Coalville has 21,975.
| Indicator | Anstey | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30.7% |
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