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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Barrow upon Soar

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchBarrow upon Soar
Total Schools72
Primary51
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchBarrow upon Soar
Population15,1216,823
Median Age43.444
Median Household Income£33,289£32,875.3
Employment Rate61.1%58%
Owner Occupied73.2%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and Barrow Upon Soar?
Ashby De La Zouch and Barrow Upon Soar are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or Barrow Upon Soar?
Barrow Upon Soar is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,026.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or Barrow Upon Soar safer?
Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashby De La Zouch or Barrow Upon Soar?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ashby De La Zouch or Barrow Upon Soar?
Ashby De La Zouch has faster average broadband at 361.7 Mbps.

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