Barwell vs Shepshed

Property in Shepshed commands an average of £320,460, compared with £248,290 in Barwell – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Shepshed it is a flat at £103,667.

Shepshed has a crime rate of 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Barwell at 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Shepshed it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Barwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shepshed. There are 2 schools in Barwell and 5 in Shepshed.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 299.9 Mbps in Shepshed and 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 93.5% in Shepshed. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 50.5% in Shepshed.

→Shepshed is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (300 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Shepshed leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Barwell averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,135 in Shepshed. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Shepshed.

→Shepshed has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,875.3 in Shepshed and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Shepshed. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 72.4% in Shepshed. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 58% in Shepshed.

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