Barwell vs Enderby and Narborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barwell offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Enderby And Narborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Enderby and Narborough
£289,498
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Enderby and Narborough
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Enderby and Narborough
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Enderby and Narborough
407.4
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Enderby and Narborough
69.5
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Enderby and Narborough
£31,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barwell is £248,290, which is 14% less than Enderby And Narborough at £289,498. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Enderby And Narborough it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Enderby And Narborough (£147,500 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.5 offences per 1,000 people, Enderby And Narborough is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Enderby And Narborough 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 Enderby And Narborough. Barwell has 2 schools in total, while Enderby And Narborough has 5.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enderby and Narborough School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Enderby And Narborough offers faster average downloads at 407.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 95.5% in Enderby And Narborough. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 77.1% in Enderby And Narborough.
Enderby And Narborough is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (407 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 69.5 (band C) in Enderby And Narborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,186 in Enderby And Narborough. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Enderby And Narborough.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,211 in Enderby And Narborough and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44.2 in Enderby And Narborough. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 61.5% in Enderby And Narborough. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 77.9% in Enderby And Narborough.
| Indicator | Barwell | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 13,178 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,211 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 77.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 30.5% |
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