Town comparison
Anstey vs Leicester
Which is better to live in? 3.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Anstey is about 9% cheaper on average. Anstey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Leicester
£319,567
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Leicester
100.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Leicester
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Leicester
484.4
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Leicester
70.3
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Leicester
£28,975
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Anstey is £289,840, which is 9% less than Leicester at £319,567. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Leicester it is a flat at £129,535.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Leicester (£454,407 vs £402,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leicester prices grew faster — 47% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 68 offences per 1,000 people, Anstey is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Leicester's 100.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Leicester 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 MidlandsAnstey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.8% in Leicester. Anstey has 3 schools in total, while Leicester has 111.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leicester School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 111 schools (89 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 111 |
| Primary | 2 | 89 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Leicester offers faster average downloads at 484.4 Mbps, compared to 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 99% in Leicester. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 96.3% in Leicester.
Leicester is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (484 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Anstey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Leicester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,165 in Leicester. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Leicester.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,021.4 in Anstey and £28,975 in Leicester. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 42.2 in Leicester. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58.1% in Leicester. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 66.3% in Leicester.
| Indicator | Anstey | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 406,331 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £28,975 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 28.9% |
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