Barwell vs Fleckney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 14% cheaper on average. Fleckney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Fleckney
£287,984
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Fleckney
44.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Fleckney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Fleckney
327.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Fleckney
70.5
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Fleckney
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £287,984 in Fleckney. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Fleckney (£129,950 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 44.1 offences per 1,000 people, Fleckney is the safer of the two – 120% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Fleckney 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 Fleckney.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleckney enjoy 327.3 Mbps on average, while Barwell lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 57.2% in Fleckney.
Fleckney is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barwell is band C (score 71), ahead of Fleckney's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,246 in Fleckney. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barwell has a population of 9,149 while Fleckney has 4,926. Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £31,041.7 in Fleckney. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 45 in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 59% in Fleckney.
| Indicator | Barwell | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 4,926 |
| 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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