Town comparison
Broughton Astley vs Desford
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Desford is about 1% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Desford
£330,177
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Desford
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Desford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Desford
292.2
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Desford
71
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Desford
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Desford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £330,177 versus £334,722 in Broughton Astley. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Desford it is a flat at £109,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Desford (£247,500 vs £211,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Desford (53.2 per 1,000), a 71% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Desford it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Desford it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Desford: 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.
Desford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broughton Astley enjoy 292.2 Mbps on average, while Desford lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 95.6% in Desford. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 48.5% in Desford.
Broughton Astley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broughton Astley is band C (score 71), ahead of Desford's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,245 in Desford. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Desford.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broughton Astley has a population of 9,649 while Desford has 3,817. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £31,172.7 in Desford. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 45.2 in Desford. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 60.5% in Desford.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 3,817 |
| 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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