Barrowden
Village · 688 residents
80Very good
Very good · better than 9 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: 31 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- 55% of residents live within five minutes of a park
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Barrowden
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Barrowden a good place to live?
Barrowden scores 80/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (91) and environment (89).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Barrowden in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Barrowden
The summary for Barrowden is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026