Barwell vs Bulkington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 24% cheaper on average. Bulkington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Bulkington
£325,320
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Bulkington
81.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Bulkington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Bulkington
441.4
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Bulkington
71.3
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Bulkington
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £325,320 in Bulkington. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Bulkington it is a terraced at £172,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000) compared to Barwell (97.2 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Bulkington 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Barwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bulkington.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bulkington enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Barwell lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 97.3% in Bulkington. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 86.4% in Bulkington.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bulkington is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Barwell's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,154 in Bulkington. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bulkington.
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 Bulkington has 5,670. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 43.7 in Bulkington. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 60% in Bulkington.
| Indicator | Barwell | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 5,670 |
| 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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