Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsAshby 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.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 4,293 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 35% |
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