Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Shepshed
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Shepshed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Ashby De La Zouch 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
Shepshed
£320,460
Crime Rate
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
54.4
Shepshed
67.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
100.0%
Shepshed
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
361.7
Shepshed
299.9
EPC Rating
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
72.2
Shepshed
72.2
Median Income
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£33,289
Shepshed
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £320,460, Shepshed undercuts Ashby De La Zouch (£334,658) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Shepshed it is a flat at £103,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£168,022 vs £103,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shepshed prices grew faster — 79% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAshby De La Zouch has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Shepshed at 67.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Shepshed 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 MidlandsOf the 7 schools in Ashby De La Zouch, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Shepshed, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepshed School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashby De La Zouch averages 361.7 Mbps – ahead of Shepshed's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 93.5% in Shepshed. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 50.5% in Shepshed.
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 Shepshed averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,135 in Shepshed. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Shepshed.
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 Shepshed. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 44 in Shepshed. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 72.4% in Shepshed. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58% in Shepshed.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 14,873 |
| 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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