Barwell vs Tamworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barwell wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Tamworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Tamworth
£281,388
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Tamworth
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Tamworth
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Tamworth
418.6
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Tamworth
70
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Tamworth
£32,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Tamworth commands an average of £281,388, compared with £248,290 in Barwell – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Tamworth it is a flat at £130,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Tamworth (£400,873 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Tamworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.3 per 1,000 versus 97.2 per 1,000 in Barwell. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Tamworth 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 95.5% in Tamworth. There are 2 schools in Barwell and 32 in Tamworth.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tamworth School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.6 Mbps in Tamworth and 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 98.5% in Tamworth. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 78.5% in Tamworth.
Tamworth is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (419 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barwell, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Tamworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,186 in Tamworth. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Tamworth.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,026.5 in Tamworth and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44 in Tamworth. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 59.3% in Tamworth. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 68.7% in Tamworth. Barwell has a population of 9,149 and Tamworth has 76,074.
| Indicator | Barwell | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 76,074 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £32,026.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 23.4% |
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