Town Pop. 675

Living in Barrowden: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barrowden is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Barrowden places 19th of 20 in the LE15 postcode district. The LE15 district averages 41/100, putting Barrowden 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE15 postcode district.

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Barrowden scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Wotton Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Wheatlands Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.082 · PM2.5 6.596 · PM10 11.748 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital13.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary22.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Uppingham Surgery5.1 mi
GP capacity2,309 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.2%Retired36.2%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
4
Stamford 6.5 mi
Oakham 7.9 mi
Corby 7.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 12.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barrowden 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

South Luffenham 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
North Luffenham 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Edith Weston 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gretton (North Northamptonshire) 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lyddington 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrowden a nice place to live?

Barrowden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barrowden is 32/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barrowden?

Barrowden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Barrowden

LE15 41 ⇄

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