Barwell vs Hugglescote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barwell wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Hugglescote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Hugglescote
£299,400
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Hugglescote
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Hugglescote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Hugglescote
394.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Hugglescote
71.7
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Hugglescote
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Hugglescote commands an average of £299,400, compared with £248,290 in Barwell – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Hugglescote it is a terraced at £181,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Hugglescote (£348,420 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hugglescote prices grew faster — 117% vs 69%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Hugglescote experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.2 per 1,000 versus 97.2 per 1,000 in Barwell. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Hugglescote 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Barwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hugglescote. There are 2 schools in Barwell and 1 in Hugglescote.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hugglescote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.3 Mbps in Hugglescote and 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 94.9% in Hugglescote. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 74.8% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (394 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hugglescote, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Barwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,154 in Hugglescote. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Hugglescote and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Hugglescote. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 58.4% in Hugglescote. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 72% in Hugglescote. Barwell has a population of 9,149 and Hugglescote has 4,630.
| Indicator | Barwell | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 4,630 |
| 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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