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Barrow upon Soar vs Cotgrave

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barrow Upon Soar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower.

Avg House Price

Barrow upon Soar

£314,026

Cotgrave

£345,414

Crime Rate

Barrow upon Soar

68.0

Cotgrave

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barrow upon Soar

N/A

Cotgrave

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barrow upon Soar

299.9

Cotgrave

357.2

EPC Rating

Barrow upon Soar

72.2

Cotgrave

70.9

Median Income

Barrow upon Soar

£32,875

Cotgrave

£29,077

Property in Cotgrave commands an average of £345,414, compared with £314,026 in Barrow Upon Soar – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Barrow Upon Soar (£244,031 vs £198,678).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 29%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Barrow Upon Soar and Cotgrave at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Barrow Upon Soar and Cotgrave. Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools and Cotgrave has 2 schools.

Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown

Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarrow upon SoarCotgrave
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 357.2 Mbps in Cotgrave and 299.9 Mbps in Barrow Upon Soar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 63.4% in Cotgrave.

Cotgrave is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (357 vs 300 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barrow Upon Soar leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Cotgrave averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.

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 Cotgrave. The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 41 in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar versus 60.4% in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 53.5% in Cotgrave.

IndicatorBarrow upon SoarCotgrave
Population6,8237,794
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 Cotgrave?
Barrow Upon Soar and Cotgrave are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow Upon Soar or Cotgrave?
Barrow Upon Soar is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,026.
Is Barrow Upon Soar or Cotgrave safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barrow Upon Soar or Cotgrave?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow Upon Soar or Cotgrave?
Cotgrave has faster average broadband at 357.2 Mbps.

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