Broughton Astley vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Groby is about 5% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Groby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Groby is £317,842, which is 5% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Groby (£247,317 vs £211,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Groby (53.8 per 1,000), a 73% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Groby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Groby it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsGroby 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 Groby has 4.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Groby offers faster average downloads at 435.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 84.8% in Groby.
Groby is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (435 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Groby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton Astley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,134 in Groby. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 44 in Groby. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 57.5% in Groby. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 72.1% in Groby.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31% |
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