Barrow upon Soar vs Clifton (Nottingham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barrow Upon Soar wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Barrow Upon Soar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barrow upon Soar
£314,026
Clifton (Nottingham)
£320,616
Crime Rate
Barrow upon Soar
68.0
Clifton (Nottingham)
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow upon Soar
N/A
Clifton (Nottingham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow upon Soar
299.9
Clifton (Nottingham)
453.7
EPC Rating
Barrow upon Soar
72.2
Clifton (Nottingham)
70.9
Median Income
Barrow upon Soar
£32,875
Clifton (Nottingham)
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £314,026, Barrow Upon Soar undercuts Clifton (nottingham) (£320,616) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in Clifton (nottingham) it is a flat at £154,053.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Barrow Upon Soar (£244,031 vs £209,531).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clifton (nottingham) prices grew faster — 63% 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 122.2 per 1,000 in Clifton (nottingham). The most common crime category in Barrow Upon Soar is violent-crime, while in Clifton (nottingham) 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 Clifton (nottingham). Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools and Clifton (nottingham) has 7 schools.
Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown
Clifton (Nottingham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow upon Soar | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clifton (nottingham) averages 453.7 Mbps – ahead of Barrow Upon Soar's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 97.3% in Clifton (nottingham). Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 88.7% in Clifton (nottingham).
Clifton (nottingham) is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (454 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barrow Upon Soar leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Clifton (nottingham) averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,103 in Clifton (nottingham). 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Clifton (nottingham).
Barrow Upon Soar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar and £29,076.5 in Clifton (nottingham). The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 41 in Clifton (nottingham). Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar versus 60.4% in Clifton (nottingham). Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 53.5% in Clifton (nottingham).
| Indicator | Barrow upon Soar | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 22,936 |
| Median Age | 44 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £32,875.3 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 37% |
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