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Barrow upon Soar vs Nottingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Nottingham wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Barrow Upon Soar has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barrow upon Soar

£314,026

Nottingham

£275,978

Crime Rate

Barrow upon Soar

68.0

Nottingham

122.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barrow upon Soar

N/A

Nottingham

90.8%

Avg Download Speed

Barrow upon Soar

299.9

Nottingham

426.9

EPC Rating

Barrow upon Soar

72.2

Nottingham

69.2

Median Income

Barrow upon Soar

£32,875

Nottingham

£25,296

At £275,978, Nottingham undercuts Barrow Upon Soar (£314,026) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barrow Upon Soar is a flat at £147,750, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Barrow Upon Soar (£244,031 vs £176,551).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Nottingham prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.

Residents of Barrow Upon Soar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68 per 1,000 versus 122.2 per 1,000 in Nottingham. The most common crime category in Barrow Upon Soar is violent-crime, while in Nottingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Barrow Upon Soar and Nottingham. Barrow Upon Soar has 2 schools and Nottingham has 84 schools.

Barrow upon Soar School Inspection Breakdown

Nottingham School Inspection Breakdown

90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarrow upon SoarNottingham
Total Schools284
Primary167
Secondary117
% Top two bandsN/A90.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Nottingham averages 426.9 Mbps – ahead of Barrow Upon Soar's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barrow Upon Soar and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Barrow Upon Soar and 82.6% in Nottingham.

Nottingham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (427 vs 300 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Barrow Upon Soar, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Nottingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in Barrow Upon Soar and £1,034 in Nottingham. 66.6% of homes in Barrow Upon Soar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.

Barrow Upon Soar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,875.3 in Barrow Upon Soar and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 44 in Barrow Upon Soar and 36.4 in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 58% in Barrow Upon Soar and 48.8% in Nottingham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Barrow Upon Soar versus 45.1% in Nottingham. Barrow Upon Soar has a population of 6,823 and Nottingham has 299,786.

IndicatorBarrow upon SoarNottingham
Population6,823299,786
Median Age4436.4
Median Household Income£32,875.3£25,296
Employment Rate58%48.8%
Owner Occupied72.4%45.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36%28.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barrow Upon Soar and Nottingham?
Barrow Upon Soar and Nottingham are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow Upon Soar or Nottingham?
Nottingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £275,978.
Is Barrow Upon Soar or Nottingham safer?
Barrow Upon Soar has the lower crime rate at 68 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barrow Upon Soar or Nottingham?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow Upon Soar or Nottingham?
Nottingham has faster average broadband at 426.9 Mbps.

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