Blaby and Whetstone vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaby And Whetstone is about 8% cheaper on average. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Glen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaby and Whetstone
£325,405
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Blaby and Whetstone
59.5
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaby and Whetstone
66.7%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaby and Whetstone
327.3
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Blaby and Whetstone
70.5
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Blaby and Whetstone
£31,042
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Blaby And Whetstone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £325,405 versus £354,827 in Great Glen. The most affordable entry point in Blaby And Whetstone is a flat at £160,167, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Great Glen (£471,714 vs £436,664).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaby And Whetstone prices grew faster — 40% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 44.3 offences per 1,000 people, Great Glen is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Blaby And Whetstone's 59.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaby And Whetstone is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Great Glen: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Blaby And Whetstone.
Blaby and Whetstone School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaby and Whetstone | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaby And Whetstone enjoy 327.3 Mbps on average, while Great Glen lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Blaby And Whetstone and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Blaby And Whetstone and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Blaby And Whetstone is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (327 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blaby And Whetstone is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Great Glen's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Blaby And Whetstone and £1,246 in Great Glen. 59.9% of homes in Blaby And Whetstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
Blaby And Whetstone has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaby And Whetstone has a population of 14,072 while Great Glen has 4,062. Median household income is £31,041.7 in Blaby And Whetstone and £31,041.7 in Great Glen. The median age is 45 in Blaby And Whetstone and 45 in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 59% in Blaby And Whetstone and 59% in Great Glen.
| Indicator | Blaby and Whetstone | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,072 | 4,062 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,041.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 33.4% |
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