Broughton Astley vs Thurmaston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broughton Astley is about 6% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broughton Astley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Thurmaston
£357,006
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Thurmaston
130.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Thurmaston
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Thurmaston
486.2
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Thurmaston
70.4
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Thurmaston
£30,112
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Broughton Astley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £334,722 versus £357,006 in Thurmaston. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Thurmaston it is a flat at £154,983.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 5% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £390,708).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thurmaston prices grew faster — 132% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 320% lower than Thurmaston's 130.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Thurmaston it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Thurmaston it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Broughton Astley: 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Thurmaston.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurmaston School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Thurmaston enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Broughton Astley lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 99.1% in Thurmaston. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 96.8% in Thurmaston.
Thurmaston is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (486 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broughton Astley is band C (score 71), ahead of Thurmaston's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,102 in Thurmaston. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Thurmaston.
Thurmaston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broughton Astley has a population of 9,649 while Thurmaston has 9,509. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £30,111.7 in Thurmaston. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 41.2 in Thurmaston. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 56.7% in Thurmaston.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 9,509 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £30,111.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 30% |
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