Barwell vs Stoney Stanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Barwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Stoney Stanton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Stoney Stanton
£299,499
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Stoney Stanton
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Stoney Stanton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Stoney Stanton
292.2
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Stoney Stanton
71
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Stoney Stanton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £248,290, Barwell undercuts Stoney Stanton (£299,499) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Stoney Stanton it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Stoney Stanton (£245,950 vs £183,141).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsStoney Stanton has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64% lower than Barwell at 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Stoney Stanton 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 Stoney Stanton. Barwell has 2 schools and Stoney Stanton has 0 schools.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoney Stanton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barwell | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barwell averages 292.2 Mbps – ahead of Stoney Stanton's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 95.6% in Stoney Stanton. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 48.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Barwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barwell, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Stoney Stanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,245 in Stoney Stanton. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £31,172.7 in Stoney Stanton. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 45.2 in Stoney Stanton. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 60.5% in Stoney Stanton. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 76% in Stoney Stanton. Barwell has a population of 9,149 and Stoney Stanton has 4,090.
| Indicator | Barwell | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 4,090 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.6% |
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