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About

Anstey is a village located within the borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire, positioned north of Leicester city. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to newer developments. Its centre includes a range of local shops, supermarkets, and services along Leicester Road and Bradgate Road, catering to daily needs. The presence of Anstey Lane provides a direct route towards the city, supporting its commuter function.

The landscape is shaped by its proximity to the ancient Charnwood Forest, with local greenspaces like the Anstey Conservation Area offering wooded walks. The village is noted for its historical stone quarries, which supplied materials for many local buildings. Community facilities include several schools, sports clubs, and public houses. Public transport connections, including regular bus services, link the area to Leicester and surrounding towns, reinforcing its role as a settlement within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Anstey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Anstey is £54,201 per year. There are 4 schools in Anstey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Anstey is home to around 7,697 people, with a population density of about 1,548.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Anstey Population
7,697
Population density
1,548 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.35(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(-31%)
Public order
6.11(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-25%)
Burglary
4.55(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,765
87.88%
Indian
266
3.46%
Other White
166
2.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
102
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.92%
Total population: 7,698

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,916
30.59%
No qualifications
1,171
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,124
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
882
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
586
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,258
37.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,222
36.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
10.49%
Social rents from council
244
7.31%
Other social rented
158
4.73%
Total households: 3,338

Property prices in Anstey

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Anstey area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £648,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Anstey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anstey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached46£268,750
Terraced35£205,000
Detached46£402,500
Flats10£109,250

10 years median price trend in Anstey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anstey.

All postcodes in Anstey

LE77AB

Bradgate Road

LE77BG

Charles Drive

LE77JW

Forest Gate

LE77DD

Albion Street

LE77AQ

Ned Ludd Close

LE77BX

Link Road

LE77TL

Broadway Furlong

LE77DH

Charnwood Road

LE77FY

Falcon Road

LE77AH

Gynsill Court Mews

LE77EP

The Close

LE77FH

Forest Gate

LE77HR

Holly Close

LE77DE

Albion Street

LE77EX

Melody Avenue

LE77EH

School House Close

LE77GW

Falcon Road

LE77AW

Latimer Street

LE77DP

Edward Street

LE77FX

Bradgate Road

LE77DW

Hazelhead Road

LE77DJ

Dalby Road

LE77BQ

Cropston Road

LE77TQ

Dale Close

LE77FB

Bradgate Road

LE77GH

Hurds Close

LE77QQ

Home Farm Close

LE77FL

Groby Road

LE77LW

Geary Close

LE77BE

Balladine Road

LE77AX

Park Road

LE77AF

Church Lane

LE77UA

Protheroe Road

LE77EF

Link Road

LE77UY

Airborne Avenue

LE77TH

Sutherington Way

LE77TA

Ashfield Drive

LE77DT

George Street

LE77AS

Latimer Court

LE77DS

Hooks Close

LE77FA

Burgin Road

LE77QW

Choyce Close

LE77BS

Elms Court

LE77PZ

Gretton Drive

LE77HY

Freer Way

LE77TB

Cherry Tree Close

LE77UB

Bosworth Way

LE77QR

The Pastures

LE77EY

Palmerston Close

LE77AA

Bradgate Road

LE77FT

The Green

LE77WL

Poole Close

LE77AL

Gynsill Lane

LE77DU

Highfield Street

LE77FJ

Forest Gate

LE77WJ

Wilford Road

LE77DG

Bencroft Close

LE77FR

Hollow Road

LE77FQ

Hollow Road

LE77EU

Broughton Close

LE77EE

Link Road

LE77BD

Andrew Road

LE77DR

Edward Street

LE77RY

Green Farm Court

LE77EJ

Rosebery Road

LE77BF

Charles Drive

LE77FF

Rowan Drive

LE77AZ

The Nook

LE77FU

The Green

LE77EN

The Close

LE77TJ

Wooldale Close

LE77EB

Link Road

LE77GR

Avalon Way

LE77BZ

Link Road

LE77DY

James Street

LE77BW

Link Road

LE77ER

Woodgon Road

LE77FP

Hollow Road

LE77TF

Fairhaven Road

LE77QP

Ruskin Field

LE77UF

Abbots Close

LE77GZ

Marys Court

LE77JY

Castle Hill Road

LE77BN

Cropston Road

LE77EL

Rosebery Road

LE77WN

Rawlins Drive

LE77UW

Roberts Gate

LE77FD

Bradgate Road

LE77EQ

Woodgon Road

LE77DF

Birkdale Road

LE77QU

Bradgate Road

LE77TD

Peartree Close

LE77YH

Storer Road

LE77EA

Kitchener Road

LE77AR

Gynsill Lane

LE77HW

Cawley Field

LE77BR

Cropston Road

LE77EG

Princes Close

LE77UD

Harrison Close

LE77RU

Richmond Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.