Town comparison
Anstey vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Anstey offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Anstey is £289,840, which is 18% less than Great Glen at £354,827. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Great Glen (£155,167 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Glen prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 44.3 offences per 1,000 people, Great Glen is the safer of the two – 53% lower than Anstey's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 MidlandsAnstey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Glen. Anstey has 3 schools in total, while Great Glen has 1.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Anstey offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Great Glen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (369 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Anstey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Great Glen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,246 in Great Glen. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
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 Great Glen and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45 in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 59% in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76.3% in Great Glen.
| Indicator | Anstey | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 4,062 |
| 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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