Town comparison
Broughton Astley vs Leicester
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Leicester wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Leicester
£319,567
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Leicester
100.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Leicester
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Leicester
484.4
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Leicester
70.3
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Leicester
£28,975
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Broughton Astley commands an average of £334,722, compared with £319,567 in Leicester – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Leicester it is a flat at £129,535.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Leicester (£297,980 vs £252,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leicester prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Broughton Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.1 per 1,000 versus 100.6 per 1,000 in Leicester. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Leicester it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Leicester it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Leicester, where 90.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Broughton Astley. There are 4 schools in Broughton Astley and 111 in Leicester.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leicester School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 111 schools (89 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 111 |
| Primary | 3 | 89 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.4 Mbps in Leicester and 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 99% in Leicester. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 96.3% in Leicester.
Leicester is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (484 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broughton Astley, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Leicester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,165 in Leicester. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Leicester.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £28,975 in Leicester. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 42.2 in Leicester. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 58.1% in Leicester. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 66.3% in Leicester. Broughton Astley has a population of 9,649 and Leicester has 406,331.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 406,331 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £28,975 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 28.9% |
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