Anstey vs Hugglescote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Anstey offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Hugglescote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Hugglescote
£299,400
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Hugglescote
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Hugglescote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Hugglescote
394.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Hugglescote
71.7
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Hugglescote
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Anstey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,840 versus £299,400 in Hugglescote. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Hugglescote it is a terraced at £181,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Anstey (£222,026 vs £181,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hugglescote prices grew faster — 117% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Hugglescote (54.2 per 1,000) compared to Anstey (68 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Hugglescote 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 Hugglescote.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hugglescote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hugglescote enjoy 394.3 Mbps on average, while Anstey lags behind at 368.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.9% in Hugglescote. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 74.8% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hugglescote is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Anstey's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,154 in Hugglescote. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Anstey has a population of 7,043 while Hugglescote has 4,630. Median household income is £31,876.7 in Hugglescote and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44 in Hugglescote. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58.4% in Hugglescote.
| Indicator | Anstey | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 4,630 |
| 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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