Town comparison
Anstey vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Kegworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Kegworth
£259,601
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Kegworth
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Kegworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Kegworth
319.9
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Kegworth
71.7
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Kegworth
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £259,601, Kegworth undercuts Anstey (£289,840) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Anstey (£402,682 vs £317,369).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kegworth prices grew faster — 20% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsKegworth has a crime rate of 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Anstey at 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Kegworth 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Anstey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kegworth, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Anstey averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Kegworth's 319.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 58.7% in Kegworth.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (369 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kegworth 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 £1,147 in Kegworth. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,828.7 in Kegworth and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 43.4 in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 68.8% in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58% in Kegworth.
| Indicator | Anstey | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 4,293 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 35% |
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