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Barrow upon Soar vs Clifton (Nottingham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

School 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.

MetricBarrow upon SoarClifton (Nottingham)
Total Schools27
Primary16
Secondary11
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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).

IndicatorBarrow upon SoarClifton (Nottingham)
Population6,82322,936
Median Age4441
Median Household Income£32,875.3£29,076.5
Employment Rate58%53.5%
Owner Occupied72.4%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified36%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barrow Upon Soar and Clifton (nottingham)?
Barrow Upon Soar and Clifton (nottingham) are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow Upon Soar or Clifton (nottingham)?
Barrow Upon Soar is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,026.
Is Barrow Upon Soar or Clifton (nottingham) safer?
Barrow Upon Soar has the lower crime rate at 68 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barrow Upon Soar or Clifton (nottingham)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow Upon Soar or Clifton (nottingham)?
Clifton (nottingham) has faster average broadband at 453.7 Mbps.

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