Cosby vs Leicester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Leicester offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Cosby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cosby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cosby
£350,462
Leicester
£319,567
Crime Rate
Cosby
59.4
Leicester
100.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cosby
100.0%
Leicester
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cosby
292.2
Leicester
484.4
EPC Rating
Cosby
71
Leicester
70.3
Median Income
Cosby
£31,173
Leicester
£28,975
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Leicester is £319,567, which is 10% less than Cosby at £350,462. The most affordable entry point in Cosby is a terraced at £228,167, while in Leicester it is a flat at £129,535.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Leicester (£297,980 vs £259,618).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leicester prices grew faster — 47% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.4 offences per 1,000 people, Cosby is the safer of the two – 69% lower than Leicester's 100.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cosby is violent-crime, while in Leicester 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 90.8% in Leicester. Cosby has 1 schools in total, while Leicester has 111.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cosby | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 111 |
| Primary | 1 | 89 |
| Secondary | 0 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Leicester offers faster average downloads at 484.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Cosby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cosby and 99% in Leicester. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Cosby 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
Homes in Cosby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Leicester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Cosby and £1,165 in Leicester. 61.5% of homes in Cosby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Leicester.
Cosby 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 Cosby and £28,975 in Leicester. The median age is 45.2 in Cosby and 42.2 in Leicester. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Cosby and 58.1% in Leicester. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Cosby versus 66.3% in Leicester.
| Indicator | Cosby | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,518 | 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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