Barrow upon Soar vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barrow Upon Soar is about 0% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Barrow upon Soar
£314,026
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Barrow upon Soar
68.0
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow upon Soar
N/A
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow upon Soar
299.9
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Barrow upon Soar
72.2
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Barrow upon Soar
£32,875
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barrow Upon Soar is £314,026, which is 0% less than East Leake at £314,843. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Barrow Upon Soar (£280,413 vs £253,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrow Upon Soar prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow Upon Soar and East Leake 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 East Leake. Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools and East Leake has 3 schools.
Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow upon Soar | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barrow Upon Soar offers faster average downloads at 299.9 Mbps, compared to 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 50.5% in East Leake.
Barrow Upon Soar is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (300 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barrow Upon Soar are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 72.2 (band C) in East Leake. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,135 in East Leake. 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
Barrow Upon Soar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar and £32,875.3 in East Leake. The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 44 in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 58% in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar versus 72.4% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Barrow upon Soar | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,875.3 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 36% |
Location
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