Town comparison
Broughton Astley vs Fleckney
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleckney is about 16% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fleckney edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Fleckney
£287,984
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Fleckney
44.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Fleckney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Fleckney
327.3
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Fleckney
70.5
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Fleckney
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Fleckney is £287,984, which is 16% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £356,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Fleckney (44.1 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Fleckney it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Fleckney it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFleckney 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 Fleckney has 1.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fleckney offers faster average downloads at 327.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 57.2% in Fleckney.
Fleckney is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broughton Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Fleckney. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,246 in Fleckney. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £31,041.7 in Fleckney. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 45 in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 59% in Fleckney. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 76.3% in Fleckney.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 4,926 |
| 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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