Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Barrow upon Soar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barrow Upon Soar wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£334,658
Barrow upon Soar
£314,026
Crime Rate
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
54.4
Barrow upon Soar
68.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
100.0%
Barrow upon Soar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
361.7
Barrow upon Soar
299.9
EPC Rating
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
72.2
Barrow upon Soar
72.2
Median Income
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£33,289
Barrow upon Soar
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £314,026, Barrow Upon Soar undercuts Ashby De La Zouch (£334,658) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Barrow Upon Soar it is a flat at £147,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£168,022 vs £147,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrow Upon Soar prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Ashby De La Zouch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.4 per 1,000 versus 68 per 1,000 in Barrow Upon Soar. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Barrow Upon Soar 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 East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ashby De La Zouch and Barrow Upon Soar. Ashby De La Zouch has 7 schools and Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Barrow upon Soar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashby De La Zouch averages 361.7 Mbps – ahead of Barrow Upon Soar's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 93.5% in Barrow Upon Soar. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar.
Ashby De La Zouch is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (362 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashby De La Zouch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Barrow Upon Soar averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Barrow Upon Soar.
Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 44 in Barrow Upon Soar. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58% in Barrow Upon Soar.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Barrow upon Soar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 6,823 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 36% |
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