Anstey vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Countesthorpe commands an average of £292,959, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Countesthorpe (£157,000 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Anstey prices grew faster — 17% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Countesthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.3 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Countesthorpe 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 Countesthorpe. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 2 in Countesthorpe.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 368.6 Mbps in Anstey and 327.3 Mbps in Countesthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (369 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Anstey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Countesthorpe averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
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 Countesthorpe and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45 in Countesthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76.3% in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 59% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Anstey | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 7,674 |
| 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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