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.
Settlement area
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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 |
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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