Barwell vs Rugby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 25% cheaper on average. Rugby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Rugby
£329,803
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Rugby
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Rugby
96.2%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Rugby
480.4
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Rugby
71.3
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Rugby
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £329,803 in Rugby. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Rugby it is a flat at £136,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Rugby (£463,917 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 55 offences per 1,000 people, Rugby is the safer of the two – 77% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Rugby 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 96.2% in Rugby.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rugby School Inspection Breakdown
96.2% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rugby enjoy 480.4 Mbps on average, while Barwell lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 98.5% in Rugby. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 94.9% in Rugby.
Rugby is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (480 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Rugby is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Barwell's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,161 in Rugby. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Rugby.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barwell has a population of 9,149 while Rugby has 77,440. Median household income is £34,281 in Rugby and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 42.7 in Rugby. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 63% in Rugby.
| Indicator | Barwell | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 77,440 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £34,281 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.9% |
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