Barrow upon Soar vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow Upon Soar and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Barrow upon Soar | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Barrow upon Soar | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 7,794 |
| 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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