Barwell vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 22% cheaper on average. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £317,842 in Groby. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Groby (£193,500 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 53.8 offences per 1,000 people, Groby is the safer of the two – 81% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Groby 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 Groby.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Groby enjoy 435.3 Mbps on average, while Barwell lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 84.8% in Groby.
Groby is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (435 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Groby is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Barwell's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,134 in Groby. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barwell has a population of 9,149 while Groby has 6,559. Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Groby. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 57.5% in Groby.
| Indicator | Barwell | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31% |
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