Town Pop. 7,146

Living in Anstey: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Anstey comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the LE7 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The LE7 district averages 52/100, putting Anstey 10 points above its own postcode area. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 183 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 34 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 85 crimes
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  1. 1 The Nook 29 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 29 crimes
  3. 3 Link Road 26 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
52
4 schools in area · 29 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Heatherbrook Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Martin High School AnsteySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woolden Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Latimer Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary3.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre18 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire19.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,232 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Charnwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary27.9%
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Charnwood · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Leicester 4.1 mi
Syston 4.7 mi
Sileby 5.1 mi
J21A M1 3.1 mi
J22 M1 4.4 mi
J21 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 71
Detached £400,000 25
Semi-detached £277,475 26
Terraced £205,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£186k £311k £440k £565k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Anstey a nice place to live?

Anstey is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Anstey is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Anstey?

Anstey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 477 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Anstey?

Among the top-rated schools in Anstey are Heatherbrook Primary Academy, The Martin High School Anstey and Woolden Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Anstey in total.

What are house prices like in Anstey?

The current median house price in Anstey is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £277,475, terraced £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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