Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Key facts
Barrow upon Soar is a UK electoral ward in Charnwood. Barrow upon Soar is a well-connected village with its own railway station, so you can reach Leicester and Loughborough quickly. The A6 is nearby if you drive.
About Barrow upon Soar
Barrow upon Soar is a well-connected village with its own railway station, so you can reach Leicester and Loughborough quickly. The A6 is nearby if you drive. Crime's dropped sharply over the last 2 years and now sits well below the UK average. Air quality is excellent — the rural setting helps with that. For a village this size, the food and drink scene is strong. You'll find 3 restaurants, 6 pubs and 2 cafés. There's a primary and secondary school in the neighbourhood too. House prices are higher than most surrounding villages, which shows there's solid demand. Living costs stay close to the UK average because transport costs are lower here.
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