Innsworth vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Innsworth wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Innsworth
£355,587
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£428,574
Crime Rate
Innsworth
76.8
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Innsworth
100.0%
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Innsworth
447.1
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
337
EPC Rating
Innsworth
71
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
68.7
Median Income
Innsworth
£30,032
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £355,587, Innsworth undercuts Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley (£428,574) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Innsworth is a terraced at £304,164, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is a flat at £157,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley (£411,667 vs £304,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.9 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Innsworth. The most common crime category in Innsworth is violent-crime, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley 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 South WestOf the 5 schools in Innsworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Innsworth | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Innsworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley's 337.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Innsworth and 97.9% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Innsworth and 61.5% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Innsworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Innsworth and £1,417 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. 63.2% of homes in Innsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 44.6 in Innsworth and 46.9 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Innsworth and 59.8% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Innsworth versus 72.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Innsworth has a population of 9,456 and Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has 3,584.
| Indicator | Innsworth | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,456 | 3,584 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.7% |
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