Broughton Astley vs Bulkington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bulkington is about 3% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Bulkington
£325,320
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Bulkington
81.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Bulkington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Bulkington
441.4
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Bulkington
71.3
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Bulkington
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 3% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Bulkington it is a terraced at £172,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Broughton Astley (£211,873 vs £172,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 161% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Bulkington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Bulkington it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley has 4 schools in total, while Bulkington has 2.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 97.3% in Bulkington. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 86.4% in Bulkington.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton Astley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,154 in Bulkington. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bulkington.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 43.7 in Bulkington. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 60% in Bulkington. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 68.6% in Bulkington.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 5,670 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £32,532.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 28.1% |
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