Anstey vs Stoney Stanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Anstey is about 3% cheaper on average. Stoney Stanton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Stoney Stanton
£299,499
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Stoney Stanton
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Stoney Stanton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Stoney Stanton
292.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Stoney Stanton
71
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Stoney Stanton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Anstey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,840 versus £299,499 in Stoney Stanton. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Stoney Stanton it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Anstey (£402,682 vs £358,651).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stoney Stanton prices grew faster — 41% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Stoney Stanton is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Anstey's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Stoney Stanton 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 data is not fully available for both Anstey and Stoney Stanton. Anstey has 3 schools and Stoney Stanton has 0 schools.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoney Stanton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Anstey | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Anstey enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Stoney Stanton lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 95.6% in Stoney Stanton. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 48.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Anstey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (369 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Anstey is band C (score 71), ahead of Stoney Stanton's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,245 in Stoney Stanton. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Anstey has a population of 7,043 while Stoney Stanton has 4,090. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Stoney Stanton and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 45.2 in Stoney Stanton. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 60.5% in Stoney Stanton.
| Indicator | Anstey | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 4,090 |
| 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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