Cosby vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cosby is about 1% cheaper on average. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cosby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cosby
£350,462
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Cosby
59.4
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cosby
100.0%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cosby
292.2
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Cosby
71
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Cosby
£31,173
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Cosby is £350,462, which is 1% less than Great Glen at £354,827. The most affordable entry point in Cosby is a terraced at £228,167, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 4% pricier in Cosby (£492,200 vs £471,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cosby prices grew faster — 43% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Great Glen (44.3 per 1,000) compared to Cosby (59.4 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Cosby is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 MidlandsCosby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Glen. Cosby has 1 schools in total, while Great Glen has 1.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cosby | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Glen offers faster average downloads at 327.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Cosby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cosby and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Cosby and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Great Glen is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cosby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Great Glen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Cosby and £1,246 in Great Glen. 61.5% of homes in Cosby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
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 Great Glen. The median age is 45.2 in Cosby and 45 in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Cosby and 59% in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Cosby versus 76.3% in Great Glen.
| Indicator | Cosby | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,518 | 4,062 |
| 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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