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Broughton Astley vs Cosby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Broughton Astley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cosby edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broughton Astley

£334,722

Cosby

£350,462

Crime Rate

Broughton Astley

31.1

Cosby

59.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton Astley

66.7%

Cosby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton Astley

292.2

Cosby

292.2

EPC Rating

Broughton Astley

71

Cosby

71

Median Income

Broughton Astley

£31,173

Cosby

£31,173

Property in Cosby commands an average of £350,462, compared with £334,722 in Broughton Astley – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Cosby it is a terraced at £228,167.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Cosby (£492,200 vs £411,612).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 43%.

Broughton Astley has a crime rate of 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Cosby at 59.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Cosby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Cosby it's violent crime.

Families may prefer Cosby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Broughton Astley. There are 4 schools in Broughton Astley and 1 in Cosby.

Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cosby School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBroughton AstleyCosby
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley and 292.2 Mbps in Cosby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 95.6% in Cosby. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 48.5% in Cosby.

Broughton Astley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Broughton Astley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Cosby averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,245 in Cosby. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Cosby.

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 £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £31,172.7 in Cosby. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 45.2 in Cosby. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 76% in Cosby. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 60.5% in Cosby.

IndicatorBroughton AstleyCosby
Population9,6493,518
Median Age45.245.2
Median Household Income£31,172.7£31,172.7
Employment Rate60.5%60.5%
Owner Occupied76%76%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton Astley and Cosby?
Broughton Astley and Cosby are approximately 2.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton Astley or Cosby?
Broughton Astley is cheaper, with an average house price of £334,722.
Is Broughton Astley or Cosby safer?
Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate at 31.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton Astley or Cosby?
Cosby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton Astley or Cosby?
Broughton Astley has faster average broadband at 292.2 Mbps.

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