Barwell vs Bedworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bedworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Bedworth
£226,778
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Bedworth
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Bedworth
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Bedworth
441.4
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Bedworth
71.3
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Bedworth
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bedworth is £226,778, which is 9% less than Barwell at £248,290. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Bedworth it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Bedworth (£106,495 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 81.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bedworth is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Bedworth it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBarwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Bedworth. Barwell has 2 schools in total, while Bedworth has 11.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Bedworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedworth offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 97.3% in Bedworth. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 86.4% in Bedworth.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Barwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,154 in Bedworth. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bedworth.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 43.7 in Bedworth. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 60% in Bedworth. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 68.6% in Bedworth.
| Indicator | Barwell | Bedworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 31,083 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £32,532.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 28.1% |
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