Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Barwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 35% cheaper on average. Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashby De La Zouch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£334,658
Barwell
£248,290
Crime Rate
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
54.4
Barwell
97.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
100.0%
Barwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
361.7
Barwell
292.2
EPC Rating
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
72.2
Barwell
71
Median Income
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£33,289
Barwell
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barwell is £248,290, which is 35% less than Ashby De La Zouch at £334,658. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Barwell it is a flat at £99,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£168,022 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Ashby De La Zouch (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Barwell (97.2 per 1,000), a 79% difference. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Barwell 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 MidlandsAshby De La Zouch has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Barwell. Ashby De La Zouch has 7 schools in total, while Barwell has 2.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Barwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashby De La Zouch offers faster average downloads at 361.7 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 95.6% in Barwell. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 48.5% in Barwell.
Ashby De La Zouch is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (362 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashby De La Zouch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Barwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,245 in Barwell. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Barwell.
Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 45.2 in Barwell. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 60.5% in Barwell. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 76% in Barwell.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Barwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 9,149 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 32.6% |
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