Anstey vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Anstey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Groby commands an average of £317,842, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Groby (£193,500 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsGroby has a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Anstey at 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Groby 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 Groby. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 4 in Groby.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.3 Mbps in Groby and 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 84.8% in Groby.
Groby is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (435 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Groby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Anstey averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,134 in Groby. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44 in Groby. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 72.1% in Groby. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 57.5% in Groby.
| Indicator | Anstey | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31% |
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