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Barrow upon Soar vs Edwalton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Barrow Upon Soar offers lower property prices by roughly 56%.

Avg House Price

Barrow upon Soar

£314,026

Edwalton

£720,329

Crime Rate

Barrow upon Soar

68.0

Edwalton

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barrow upon Soar

N/A

Edwalton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barrow upon Soar

299.9

Edwalton

357.2

EPC Rating

Barrow upon Soar

72.2

Edwalton

70.9

Median Income

Barrow upon Soar

£32,875

Edwalton

£29,077

Buyers will find Barrow Upon Soar more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,026 versus £720,329 in Edwalton. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £393,646).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barrow Upon Soar prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown

Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Edwalton enjoy 357.2 Mbps on average, while Barrow Upon Soar lags behind at 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 63.4% in Edwalton.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Barrow Upon Soar is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Edwalton's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,103 in Edwalton. 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.

Barrow Upon Soar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Barrow Upon Soar has a population of 6,823 while Edwalton has 4,762. Median household income is £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar and £29,076.5 in Edwalton. The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 41 in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 53.5% in Edwalton.

IndicatorBarrow upon SoarEdwalton
Population6,8234,762
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 Edwalton?
Barrow Upon Soar and Edwalton are approximately 10.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow Upon Soar or Edwalton?
Barrow Upon Soar is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,026.
Is Barrow Upon Soar or Edwalton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barrow Upon Soar or Edwalton?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow Upon Soar or Edwalton?
Edwalton has faster average broadband at 357.2 Mbps.

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