Groby vs Wigston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Wigston is about 18% cheaper on average. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Groby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Groby
£317,842
Wigston
£269,929
Crime Rate
Groby
53.8
Wigston
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Groby
100.0%
Wigston
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Groby
435.3
Wigston
461.7
EPC Rating
Groby
71.4
Wigston
69.6
Median Income
Groby
£31,566
Wigston
£30,340
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Wigston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £269,929 versus £317,842 in Groby. The most affordable entry point in Groby is a flat at £193,500, while in Wigston it is a flat at £124,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Groby (£193,500 vs £124,630).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 53.8 offences per 1,000 people, Groby is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Wigston's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Groby is violent-crime, while in Wigston 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 favours Groby: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Wigston.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigston School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Groby | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 12 |
| Primary | 3 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wigston enjoy 461.7 Mbps on average, while Groby lags behind at 435.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Groby and 99.2% in Wigston. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Groby and 90.9% in Wigston.
Wigston is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (462 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Groby is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Wigston's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Groby and £1,208 in Wigston. 67.2% of homes in Groby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wigston.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Groby has a population of 6,559 while Wigston has 34,728. Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £30,339.5 in Wigston. The median age is 44 in Groby and 44.7 in Wigston. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Groby and 58.2% in Wigston.
| Indicator | Groby | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,559 | 34,728 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,566 | £30,339.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% | 76.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31% | 31.2% |
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