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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs East Leake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 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)

Families 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.

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchEast Leake
Total Schools73
Primary52
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchEast Leake
Population15,1218,551
Median Age43.444
Median Household Income£33,289£32,875.3
Employment Rate61.1%58%
Owner Occupied73.2%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and East Leake?
Ashby De La Zouch and East Leake are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or East Leake?
East Leake is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,843.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or East Leake safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ashby De La Zouch or East Leake?
Ashby De La Zouch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashby De La Zouch or East Leake?
Ashby De La Zouch has faster average broadband at 361.7 Mbps.

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