Barwell vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barwell offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barwell is £248,290, which is 15% less than Countesthorpe at £292,959. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Countesthorpe (£157,000 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Countesthorpe (59.3 per 1,000) compared to Barwell (97.2 per 1,000), a 64% difference. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Countesthorpe 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 100% in Countesthorpe. Barwell has 2 schools in total, while Countesthorpe has 2.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Countesthorpe offers faster average downloads at 327.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Countesthorpe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Countesthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 59% in Countesthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 76.3% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Barwell | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 7,674 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.4% |
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