Barwell vs Broughton Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 26% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Broughton Astley
31.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Broughton Astley
292.2
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Broughton Astley
71
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Broughton Astley
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £334,722 in Broughton Astley. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Broughton Astley it is a terraced at £211,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 213% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Broughton Astley it is criminal-damage-arson.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Barwell's most common crime is violent crime; in Broughton Astley it's criminal damage & arson.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Barwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Broughton Astley.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barwell enjoy 292.2 Mbps on average, while Broughton Astley lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 95.6% in Broughton Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 48.5% in Broughton Astley.
Barwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barwell is band C (score 71), ahead of Broughton Astley's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,245 in Broughton Astley. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Broughton Astley.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barwell has a population of 9,149 while Broughton Astley has 9,649. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 45.2 in Broughton Astley. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 60.5% in Broughton Astley.
| Indicator | Barwell | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 9,649 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.6% |
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