Barwell vs Wigston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barwell is about 8% cheaper on average. Wigston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Wigston
£269,929
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Wigston
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Wigston
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Wigston
461.7
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Wigston
69.6
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Wigston
£30,340
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Barwell is £248,290, which is 8% less than Wigston at £269,929. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Wigston it is a flat at £124,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Wigston (£124,630 vs £99,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Wigston (54.7 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 Wigston 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 MidlandsBarwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Wigston. Barwell has 2 schools in total, while Wigston has 12.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigston School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wigston offers faster average downloads at 461.7 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 99.2% in Wigston. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 90.9% in Wigston.
Wigston is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (462 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Wigston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £1,208 in Wigston. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wigston.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £30,339.5 in Wigston. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 44.7 in Wigston. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 58.2% in Wigston. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 76.6% in Wigston.
| Indicator | Barwell | Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 34,728 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £30,339.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31.2% |
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