Barwell vs Ibstock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 8% cheaper on average. Ibstock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Ibstock
£270,760
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Ibstock
54.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Ibstock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Ibstock
394.3
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Ibstock
71.7
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Ibstock
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barwell is £248,290, which is 8% less than Ibstock at £270,760. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Ibstock it is a terraced at £186,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Ibstock (£345,397 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Ibstock (54.6 per 1,000) compared to Barwell (97.2 per 1,000), a 78% difference. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Ibstock 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 data is not fully available for both Barwell and Ibstock. Barwell has 2 schools and Ibstock has 3 schools.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ibstock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barwell | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ibstock offers faster average downloads at 394.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 94.9% in Ibstock. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 74.8% in Ibstock.
Ibstock is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (394 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ibstock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Barwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,154 in Ibstock. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Ibstock.
Ibstock 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 Ibstock and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Ibstock. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 58.4% in Ibstock. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 72% in Ibstock.
| Indicator | Barwell | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 6,520 |
| 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% |
Location
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