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Barrow upon Soar vs East Leake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Barrow Upon Soar and East Leake at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricBarrow upon SoarEast Leake
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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.

IndicatorBarrow upon SoarEast Leake
Population6,8238,551
Median Age4444
Median Household Income£32,875.3£32,875.3
Employment Rate58%58%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified36%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barrow Upon Soar and East Leake?
Barrow Upon Soar and East Leake are approximately 5.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow Upon Soar or East Leake?
Barrow Upon Soar is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,026.
Is Barrow Upon Soar or East Leake safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barrow Upon Soar or East Leake?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow Upon Soar or East Leake?
Barrow Upon Soar has faster average broadband at 299.9 Mbps.

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