Deanshanger vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Marston Moretaine wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Marston Moretaine has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deanshanger
£380,948
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Deanshanger
97.6
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deanshanger
N/A
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deanshanger
421.5
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Deanshanger
72.4
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Deanshanger
£34,034
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Deanshanger commands an average of £380,948, compared with £357,190 in Marston Moretaine – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Deanshanger is a flat at £220,000, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Deanshanger (£549,208 vs £476,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deanshanger prices grew faster — 16% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Marston Moretaine experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 97.6 per 1,000 in Deanshanger. The most common crime category in Deanshanger is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Deanshanger and Marston Moretaine. Deanshanger has 1 schools and Marston Moretaine has 1 schools.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deanshanger | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger and 324.9 Mbps in Marston Moretaine. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Deanshanger and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Deanshanger and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Deanshanger is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (422 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Marston Moretaine, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Deanshanger. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Deanshanger and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 70.2% of homes in Deanshanger have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Marston Moretaine and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 41.4 in Deanshanger and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Deanshanger and 63% in Marston Moretaine. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Deanshanger versus 62.9% in Marston Moretaine. Deanshanger has a population of 4,128 and Marston Moretaine has 6,032.
| Indicator | Deanshanger | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,128 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,034 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 34.6% |
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