Town comparison
Anstey vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Anstey wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Melton Mowbray has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Melton Mowbray commands an average of £313,281, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Anstey (£222,026 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Melton Mowbray experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Melton Mowbray 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 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 8 in Melton Mowbray.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melton Mowbray School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.8 Mbps in Melton Mowbray and 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (462 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Melton Mowbray, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Anstey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Melton Mowbray.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,021.4 in Anstey and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Anstey has a population of 7,043 and Melton Mowbray has 27,451.
| Indicator | Anstey | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.1% |
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