Broughton Astley vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Broughton Astley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Glen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £334,722, Broughton Astley undercuts Great Glen (£354,827) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Great Glen (£471,714 vs £411,612).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBroughton Astley has a crime rate of 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Great Glen at 44.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Great Glen it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Great Glen it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Broughton Astley, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Great Glen, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Glen averages 327.3 Mbps – ahead of Broughton Astley's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Great Glen is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broughton Astley, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Great Glen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,246 in Great Glen. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
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 Great Glen. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 45 in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 59% in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 76.3% in Great Glen. Broughton Astley has a population of 9,649 and Great Glen has 4,062.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 4,062 |
| 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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