Anstey vs Cosby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Anstey is about 17% cheaper on average. Cosby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Cosby
£350,462
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Cosby
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Cosby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Cosby
292.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Cosby
71
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Cosby
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Anstey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,840 versus £350,462 in Cosby. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Cosby it is a terraced at £228,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Cosby (£492,200 vs £402,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cosby prices grew faster — 43% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.4 offences per 1,000 people, Cosby is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Anstey's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Cosby 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Anstey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cosby.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Anstey enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Cosby lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.6% in Cosby. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 48.5% in Cosby.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (369 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Anstey is band C (score 71), ahead of Cosby's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,245 in Cosby. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Cosby.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Anstey has a population of 7,043 while Cosby has 3,518. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Cosby and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45.2 in Cosby. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 60.5% in Cosby.
| Indicator | Anstey | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 3,518 |
| 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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