Barrow upon Soar vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow Upon Soar and Edwalton 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 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.
| Metric | Barrow upon Soar | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Barrow upon Soar | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 4,762 |
| 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% |
Location
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