Anstey vs Ibstock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ibstock wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Ibstock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Ibstock
£270,760
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Ibstock
54.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Ibstock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Ibstock
394.3
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Ibstock
71.7
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Ibstock
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £270,760, Ibstock undercuts Anstey (£289,840) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Ibstock it is a terraced at £186,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Anstey (£270,340 vs £225,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ibstock prices grew faster — 28% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Ibstock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.6 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Ibstock 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 data is not fully available for both Anstey and Ibstock. Anstey has 3 schools and Ibstock has 3 schools.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ibstock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Anstey | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ibstock averages 394.3 Mbps – ahead of Anstey's 368.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 94.9% in Ibstock. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 74.8% in Ibstock.
Ibstock is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ibstock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Anstey averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,154 in Ibstock. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Ibstock.
Ibstock has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Ibstock and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44 in Ibstock. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 72% in Ibstock. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58.4% in Ibstock.
| Indicator | Anstey | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 6,520 |
| 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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