Anstey vs Thurmaston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Anstey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Anstey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Thurmaston
£357,006
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Thurmaston
130.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Thurmaston
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Thurmaston
486.2
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Thurmaston
70.4
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Thurmaston
£30,112
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Thurmaston commands an average of £357,006, compared with £289,840 in Anstey – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Thurmaston it is a flat at £154,983.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Thurmaston (£154,983 vs £123,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thurmaston prices grew faster — 132% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAnstey has a crime rate of 68 per 1,000 residents, which is 92% lower than Thurmaston at 130.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Thurmaston 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 50% in Thurmaston. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 5 in Thurmaston.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurmaston School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 486.2 Mbps in Thurmaston and 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 99.1% in Thurmaston. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 96.8% in Thurmaston.
Thurmaston is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (486 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Anstey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Thurmaston averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,102 in Thurmaston. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Thurmaston.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,111.7 in Thurmaston and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 41.2 in Thurmaston. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 64.8% in Thurmaston. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 56.7% in Thurmaston.
| Indicator | Anstey | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 9,509 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £30,111.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30% |
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