Cosby vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Countesthorpe wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cosby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cosby
£350,462
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Cosby
59.4
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cosby
100.0%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cosby
292.2
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Cosby
71
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Cosby
£31,173
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £292,959, Countesthorpe undercuts Cosby (£350,462) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cosby is a terraced at £228,167, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Cosby (£492,200 vs £373,298).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cosby prices grew faster — 43% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Countesthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.3 per 1,000 versus 59.4 per 1,000 in Cosby. The most common crime category in Cosby is violent-crime, while in Countesthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Cosby, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Countesthorpe, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cosby | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Countesthorpe averages 327.3 Mbps – ahead of Cosby's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cosby and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Cosby and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cosby, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Countesthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Cosby and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 61.5% of homes in Cosby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Cosby 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 Cosby and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 45.2 in Cosby and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Cosby and 59% in Countesthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Cosby versus 76.3% in Countesthorpe. Cosby has a population of 3,518 and Countesthorpe has 7,674.
| Indicator | Cosby | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,518 | 7,674 |
| 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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