Area guide · Hinckley and Bosworth

Living in Barwell

A snapshot of life in Barwell, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Barwell is a village in Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands with a population of 9,149. The average house price is £248,290 and the overall crime rate is 97.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barwell ranks

Population

9,149

Avg House Price

£248,290

Crime Rate

97.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

292 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,172.7

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barwell's detached homes (£294,614) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£99,385).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barwell prices have risen 69% over the last 9 years (£146,687 → £248,290).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£294,614	£287,500	22
Semi-Detached	£215,983	£220,000	59
Terraced	£183,141	£175,000	39
Flat	£99,385	£100,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barwell is 97.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barwell: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barwell Church of England Academy	Primary	No rating available
Barwell Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Barwell averages 292 Mbps — 192% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	61.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,245

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,149
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£31,172.7
Employment Rate	60.5%
Owner Occupied	76%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barwell?

The average house price in Barwell is £248,290 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Barwell?

The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat, with an average price of £99,385.

Is Barwell a safe place to live?

Barwell has a recorded crime rate of 97.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Barwell?

Barwell has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Barwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Barwell are around 292 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Barwell?

Barwell is a settlement in Hinckley and Bosworth with a population of approximately 9,149.

Most compared with

How does Barwell stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Barwell

House price: £289,840 · £248,290
Crime rate: 68 · 97.2
Distance: 9.8 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Barwell

House price: £334,658 · £248,290
Crime rate: 54.4 · 97.2
Distance: 13.4 mi

Atherstone

Barwell

House price: £302,013 · £248,290
Crime rate: 61.9 · 97.2
Distance: 8.4 mi

Barwell

Bedworth

House price: £248,290 · £226,778
Crime rate: 97.2 · 81.1
Distance: 8.6 mi

Barwell

Birstall

House price: £248,290 · £260,306
Crime rate: 97.2 · 68
Distance: 11.9 mi

Barwell

Blaby and Whetstone

House price: £248,290 · £325,405
Crime rate: 97.2 · 59.5
Distance: 7.2 mi

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