Anstey vs Sapcote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Anstey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Sapcote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Sapcote
£294,653
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Sapcote
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Sapcote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Sapcote
292.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Sapcote
71
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Sapcote
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £289,840, Anstey undercuts Sapcote (£294,653) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Sapcote it is a terraced at £233,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Anstey (£402,682 vs £346,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Anstey prices grew faster — 17% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsSapcote has a crime rate of 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Anstey at 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Sapcote 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 Sapcote, 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.
Sapcote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sapcote's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.6% in Sapcote. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 48.5% in Sapcote.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (369 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Anstey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Sapcote averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,245 in Sapcote. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Sapcote.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Sapcote and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45.2 in Sapcote. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76% in Sapcote. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 60.5% in Sapcote.
| Indicator | Anstey | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 3,266 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 32.6% |
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