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Living in Barrow upon Trent: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrow upon Trent scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 45/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 72/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the DE73 postcode district, Barrow upon Trent ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points below the DE73 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That puts Barrow upon Trent in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE73 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Barrow upon Trent scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
372.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Drugs 12 crimes
↑ 661% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Barrow Lane 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Sale and Davys Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital4 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Black & Partners1.5 mi
GP capacity3,189 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
60
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired22.8%Student4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Peartree 3.1 mi
Willington 3.7 mi
Derby 4.4 mi
J24A M1 7.3 mi
J24 M1 7.4 mi
J23A M1 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barrow upon Trent in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Stanton by Bridge 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-Trent 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aston-on-Trent 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Derby 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrow upon Trent a nice place to live?

Barrow upon Trent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barrow upon Trent is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barrow upon Trent?

Barrow upon Trent has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 178 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Barrow upon Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Barrow upon Trent

DE73 55 ⇄

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