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Property investment stats for Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Barrow upon Soar.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Barrow upon Soar is a village that leans towards owner-occupation, with a high proportion of couples and older residents, making it a stable but not especially dynamic market. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.3 suggests affordability is reasonable compared to many parts of the country, and the rent-to-income ratio of 19.7% supports this impression for tenants. Median asking prices for a three-bedroom house sit at £300,000, while two-bedroom flats are typically marketed at £165,000. Rental demand is moderate, with the current median rent for a two-bedroom flat at £825, and average rental yields of 3.5%.

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Key investment stats for Barrow upon Soar

Median price per sq ft

£292 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.3%

Sales in past year

108

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Barrow upon Soar

Live prices in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£345,000

25% of properties below...

£246,250

75% of properties below...

£572,488

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

62

Median days on market

47

Should you invest in Barrow upon Soar?

Opportunities

  • The top local postcode district offers a higher rental yield of 4.7%, which may appeal to investors seeking better returns within the area.
  • Houses and flats are selling in a median time of 47 days, indicating steady liquidity for those looking to exit or adjust portfolios.
  • The achieved price is typically close to asking, with a median difference of £3,000 (the typical achieved discount), which suggests sellers are not having to discount heavily to secure a sale.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -3.3%, showing that short-term price movement has been negative.
  • The private rental sector is in the 25th percentile, which is relatively small, so there may be limited depth in tenant demand compared to more urban or student-driven markets.
  • The population skews older, with the over-60s in the 77th percentile, so future demand could be shaped by demographic shifts rather than growth from younger buyers or renters.

Outlook

Looking ahead, capital growth over three years has been mildly positive at 5.3%, with annualised growth at 1.7%, so the market feels more stable than speculative. The area’s strong owner-occupier base and high proportion of couples should underpin steady demand for family homes, especially given the relatively affordable price-to-income ratio.

Rental yields are not especially high on average, but the top-performing postcode district at 4.7% offers a potential niche for investors targeting yield. With annual sales at 108 and properties typically selling in 47 days, liquidity is reasonable. Investors should expect slow and steady rather than dramatic returns, but the fundamentals suggest Barrow upon Soar will remain a reliable if unspectacular place to hold property over the next year.

Live properties in Barrow upon Soar

Investment properties in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
10% below median price

£199,950

2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Babington Road, Barrow upon Soar, L...

Properties needing refurbishment in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£575,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Lockwood Road, Barrow upon Soar, Lo...

Slow to sell properties in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom cottage for sale
860 sq ft

£250,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom cottage for sale

Melton Road, Barrow Upon Soar

Properties with planning granted in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands
Planning Granted
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
36% below median price

£200,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Brook Lane, Barrow upon Soar, Lough...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Barrow upon Soar, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

Best places to invest in Barrow upon Soar

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LE124.7%3.6%£294 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.