Broughton Astley vs Cosby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBroughton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.6% |
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