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About

Barwell ward is situated in the western part of the Hinckley and Bosworth borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is served by local shops and amenities concentrated around its central precincts. The ward contains several green spaces and recreational grounds, including the Millennium Park, which provides a focal point for community events.

The local economy has historical connections to the footwear industry, though it now includes light industrial and service sectors. Barwell is connected by the A447 road, linking it to Hinckley and the wider motorway network. The area's community infrastructure includes schools and sports facilities, supporting its residential character.

Area overview

On average Barwell has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barwell is £47,032 per year. The median sale price in Barwell is £220,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £260,000. There are 2 schools in Barwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barwell is home to around 9,153 people, with a population density of about 1,075.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barwell Population
9,153
Population density
1,075.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.63(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+3%)
Public order
5.24(-24%)
Other theft
4.26(-25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,474
92.63%
Other White
269
2.94%
Indian
63
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.56%
African
47
0.51%
Total population: 9,148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,661
21.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,653
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,407
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,130
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,022
13.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,578

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,437
35.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,368
33.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
625
15.35%
Social rents from council
323
7.93%
Other social rented
220
5.4%
Total households: 4,071

Property prices in Barwell

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £260K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Barwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£302,500£276
Semi-Detached50£220,500£266
Terraced30£173,100£227
Flats7£110,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£85,500£150,000£112,500
2017£217,500£80,750£154,500£124,995
2018£215,000£76,975£161,000£128,250
2019£225,000£97,500£168,000£137,500
2020£230,000£80,500£177,500£134,475
2021£287,500£82,000£191,000£153,000
2022£290,000£90,000£220,000£169,000
2023£300,000£108,750£215,000£180,000
2024£300,000£90,000£210,000£173,500
2025£312,500£102,000£220,000£177,000
2026£297,500£110,000£217,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£116£168£141
2017£209£199£176£160
2018£211£133£194£173
2019£220£137£200£175
2020£238£162£209£161
2021£255£148£230£205
2022£283£171£249£213
2023£278£161£268£217
2024£285£189£257£222
2025£273£173£261£235
2026£271£202£265£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hinckley and Bosworth district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,853
Band C£2,118
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,912
Band F£3,442
Band G£3,971
Band H£4,765

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barwell ward.

Local councillors

Charlotte Elizabeth Green

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Hazel Smith

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michael Simmons

Barwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative