Town comparison
Anstey vs Shepshed
Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Anstey offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Shepshed has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Shepshed
£320,460
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Shepshed
67.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Shepshed
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Shepshed
299.9
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Shepshed
72.2
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Shepshed
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Anstey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,840 versus £320,460 in Shepshed. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Shepshed it is a flat at £103,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Anstey (£222,026 vs £178,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shepshed prices grew faster — 79% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 67.9 offences per 1,000 people, Shepshed is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Anstey's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Shepshed 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Anstey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Shepshed.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepshed School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Anstey enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Shepshed lags behind at 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 93.5% in Shepshed. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 50.5% in Shepshed.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (369 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Shepshed is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Anstey's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,135 in Shepshed. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Shepshed.
Shepshed has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Anstey has a population of 7,043 while Shepshed has 14,873. Median household income is £32,875.3 in Shepshed and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44 in Shepshed. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58% in Shepshed.
| Indicator | Anstey | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 14,873 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 36% |
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