Barwell vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barwell offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Coalville
£264,778
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Coalville
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Coalville
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Coalville
394.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Coalville
71.7
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Coalville
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £264,778 in Coalville. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Coalville (£351,604 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Coalville is the safer of the two – 78% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Coalville 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 83.3% in Coalville.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coalville enjoy 394.3 Mbps on average, while Barwell lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 74.8% in Coalville.
Coalville is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (394 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coalville is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Barwell's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,154 in Coalville. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barwell has a population of 9,149 while Coalville has 21,975. Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 58.4% in Coalville.
| Indicator | Barwell | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 30.7% |
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