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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Kegworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Kegworth is about 29% cheaper on average. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashby De La Zouch edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

£334,658

Kegworth

£259,601

Crime Rate

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

54.4

Kegworth

54.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

100.0%

Kegworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

361.7

Kegworth

319.9

EPC Rating

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

72.2

Kegworth

71.7

Median Income

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

£33,289

Kegworth

£31,829

The average house price in Kegworth is £259,601, which is 29% less than Ashby De La Zouch at £334,658. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£445,292 vs £317,369).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Kegworth prices grew faster — 20% vs 18%.

With 54.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kegworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ashby De La Zouch's 54.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Kegworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Ashby De La Zouch has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kegworth. Ashby De La Zouch has 7 schools in total, while Kegworth has 1.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchKegworth
Total Schools71
Primary51
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashby De La Zouch offers faster average downloads at 361.7 Mbps, compared to 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58.7% in Kegworth.

Ashby De La Zouch is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (362 vs 320 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ashby De La Zouch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Kegworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,147 in Kegworth. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.

Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £31,828.7 in Kegworth. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 43.4 in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58% in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 68.8% in Kegworth.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchKegworth
Population15,1214,293
Median Age43.443.4
Median Household Income£33,289£31,828.7
Employment Rate61.1%58%
Owner Occupied73.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and Kegworth?
Ashby De La Zouch and Kegworth are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or Kegworth?
Kegworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £259,601.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or Kegworth safer?
Kegworth has the lower crime rate at 54.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashby De La Zouch or Kegworth?
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 Kegworth?
Ashby De La Zouch has faster average broadband at 361.7 Mbps.

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