Anstey vs Keyworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Keyworth
£334,052
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Keyworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Keyworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Keyworth
357.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Keyworth
70.9
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Keyworth
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £289,840, Anstey undercuts Keyworth (£334,052) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Keyworth it is a terraced at £195,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Keyworth (£218,160 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keyworth prices grew faster — 36% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Anstey and Keyworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Anstey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Keyworth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keyworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Anstey averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Keyworth's 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.3% in Keyworth. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 63.4% in Keyworth.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (369 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Anstey, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Keyworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,103 in Keyworth. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Keyworth.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,021.4 in Anstey and £29,076.5 in Keyworth. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 41 in Keyworth. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 53.5% in Keyworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 60.4% in Keyworth. Anstey has a population of 7,043 and Keyworth has 6,822.
| Indicator | Anstey | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 6,822 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 37% |
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