Broughton Astley vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Countesthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Countesthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Countesthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,959 versus £334,722 in Broughton Astley. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £373,298).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 91% lower than Countesthorpe's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Countesthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Countesthorpe it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Countesthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Broughton Astley.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Countesthorpe enjoy 327.3 Mbps on average, while Broughton Astley lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broughton Astley is band C (score 71), ahead of Countesthorpe's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broughton Astley has a population of 9,649 while Countesthorpe has 7,674. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 59% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 7,674 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.4% |
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