Barrow upon Soar vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barrow Upon Soar wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Barrow Upon Soar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barrow upon Soar
£314,026
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Crime Rate
Barrow upon Soar
68.0
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow upon Soar
N/A
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow upon Soar
299.9
Breaston and Draycott
410
EPC Rating
Barrow upon Soar
72.2
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Median Income
Barrow upon Soar
£32,875
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £314,026, Barrow Upon Soar undercuts Breaston And Draycott (£348,352) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Barrow Upon Soar (£244,031 vs £183,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Barrow Upon Soar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68 per 1,000 versus 72.1 per 1,000 in Breaston And Draycott. The most common crime category in Barrow Upon Soar is violent-crime, while in Breaston And Draycott 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 Barrow Upon Soar and Breaston And Draycott. Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools and Breaston And Draycott has 2 schools.
Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow upon Soar | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Breaston And Draycott averages 410.0 Mbps – ahead of Barrow Upon Soar's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 94.5% in Breaston And Draycott. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott.
Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (410 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barrow Upon Soar, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott. 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.
Barrow Upon Soar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar and £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott. The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar versus 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott. Barrow Upon Soar has a population of 6,823 and Breaston And Draycott has 7,393.
| Indicator | Barrow upon Soar | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 7,393 |
| Median Age | 44 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,875.3 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 29.4% |
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