Broughton Astley vs Keresley Newlands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Keresley Newlands offers lower property prices by roughly 48%. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Keresley Newlands edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Keresley Newlands
£226,778
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Keresley Newlands
80.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Keresley Newlands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Keresley Newlands
338.4
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Keresley Newlands
71
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Keresley Newlands
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Keresley Newlands is £226,778, which is 48% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Keresley Newlands it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keresley Newlands prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 159% lower than Keresley Newlands's 80.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Keresley Newlands it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Keresley Newlands it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsKeresley Newlands 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 Keresley Newlands has 1.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keresley Newlands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Keresley Newlands offers faster average downloads at 338.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 94.1% in Keresley Newlands. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 62.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (338 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 71 (band C) in Keresley Newlands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,115 in Keresley Newlands. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,055.2 in Keresley Newlands and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 43 in Keresley Newlands. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 58.1% in Keresley Newlands. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 67.1% in Keresley Newlands.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 30% |
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