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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Barwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Ashby 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.

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchBarwell
Total Schools72
Primary52
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchBarwell
Population15,1219,149
Median Age43.445.2
Median Household Income£33,289£31,172.7
Employment Rate61.1%60.5%
Owner Occupied73.2%76%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and Barwell?
Ashby De La Zouch and Barwell are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or Barwell?
Barwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £248,290.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or Barwell 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 Barwell?
Ashby De La Zouch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashby De La Zouch or Barwell?
Ashby De La Zouch has faster average broadband at 361.7 Mbps.

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