Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Leake wins on house prices with a 6% gap. For families, Ashby De La Zouch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£334,658
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
54.4
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
361.7
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
72.2
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£33,289
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Ashby De La Zouch commands an average of £334,658, compared with £314,843 in East Leake – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£168,022 vs £136,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Leake prices grew faster — 24% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Ashby De La Zouch and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Ashby De La Zouch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in East Leake. There are 7 schools in Ashby De La Zouch and 3 in East Leake.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.7 Mbps in Ashby De La Zouch and 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 50.5% in East Leake.
Ashby De La Zouch is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (362 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashby De La Zouch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while East Leake averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,135 in East Leake. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £32,875.3 in East Leake. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 44 in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 72.4% in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 36% |
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