Barrow upon Soar
Village · 6,828 residents
65Good
Good · better than 6 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 67 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- 65% of residents live within five minutes of a park
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 29% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Barrow upon Soar
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Barrow upon Soar a good place to live?
Barrow upon Soar scores 65/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (75) and environment (73).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Barrow upon Soar in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Barrow upon Soar
The summary for Barrow upon Soar is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026