Anstey vs Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Melbourne (south Derbyshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
£352,966
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
52.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
463
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
71.6
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
£32,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) commands an average of £352,966, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) it is a flat at £198,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) (£198,750 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melbourne (south Derbyshire) prices grew faster — 30% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Melbourne (south Derbyshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.7 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Anstey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire). There are 3 schools in Anstey and 2 in Melbourne (south Derbyshire).
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.0 Mbps in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) and 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 97% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire). Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 91.5% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire).
Melbourne (south Derbyshire) is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (463 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Melbourne (south Derbyshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Anstey averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,142 in Melbourne (south Derbyshire). 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire).
Melbourne (south Derbyshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,236.3 in Melbourne (south Derbyshire) and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 42.5 in Melbourne (south Derbyshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 68.4% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire). Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 59.3% in Melbourne (south Derbyshire).
| Indicator | Anstey | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 4,860 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £32,236.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30.5% |
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