Anstey vs Wigston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wigston wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Wigston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Anstey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Anstey
£289,840
Wigston
£269,929
Crime Rate
Anstey
68.0
Wigston
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Anstey
100.0%
Wigston
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Anstey
368.6
Wigston
461.7
EPC Rating
Anstey
71
Wigston
69.6
Median Income
Anstey
£30,021
Wigston
£30,340
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Anstey commands an average of £289,840, compared with £269,929 in Wigston – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Anstey is a flat at £123,222, while in Wigston it is a flat at £124,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Anstey (£402,682 vs £351,735).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wigston prices grew faster — 45% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Wigston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Anstey. The most common crime category in Anstey is violent-crime, while in Wigston 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 81.8% in Wigston. There are 3 schools in Anstey and 12 in Wigston.
Anstey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigston School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Anstey | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.7 Mbps in Wigston and 368.6 Mbps in Anstey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Anstey and 99.2% in Wigston. Gigabit availability stands at 69.5% in Anstey and 90.9% in Wigston.
Wigston is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (462 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Anstey, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Wigston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Anstey and £1,208 in Wigston. 63.2% of homes in Anstey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wigston.
Anstey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,339.5 in Wigston and £30,021.4 in Anstey. The median age is 43.2 in Anstey and 44.7 in Wigston. Employment rates stand at 58% in Anstey and 58.2% in Wigston. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Anstey versus 76.6% in Wigston. Anstey has a population of 7,043 and Wigston has 34,728.
| Indicator | Anstey | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,043 | 34,728 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,021.4 | £30,339.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 76.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.2% |
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