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Barrow upon Soar

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About

Barrow upon Soar ward encompasses the large village of Barrow upon Soar and the adjacent hamlet of Cotes. The area is defined by its position along the River Soar, with the waterway and its surrounding meadows forming a significant part of the local landscape. Residential streets, many with traditional brick housing, extend from the historic village core.

The ward is notable for its connection to palaeontology, as significant fossilised remains of marine reptiles have been discovered in local quarry workings. Economic activity includes a mix of local commerce and light industry. Transport links are provided by the A6 road and a railway line, connecting the ward to Leicester and Loughborough.

Area overview

On average Barrow upon Soar has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barrow upon Soar is £61,162 per year. There are 3 schools in Barrow upon Soar: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Barrow upon Soar

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Barrow upon Soar area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barrow upon Soar in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barrow upon Soar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£367,475
Flats2£138,000
Semi-Detached47£270,750
Terraced20£245,000

10 years median price trend in Barrow upon Soar

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barrow upon Soar.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.