Barrow
Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Barrow in West Suffolk using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Barrow a good place to live?
Barrow may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in West Suffolk below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Barrow at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Barrow
Crime rate
Crime rate
6.74 per 1,000 people
Percentile
97th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Barrow
House prices
Average sold price
£338,613
Percentile
62nd percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Barrow
Flood risk in Barrow
Transport in Barrow
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Barrow a good place to live?
Barrow may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Barrow safe?
Barrow ranks in the 97th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Barrow?
The average sold price is £338,613, with house prices in the 62nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Barrow?
Schools rank in the 73rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Barrow?
Nearby public profiles include Westgate in West Suffolk and Ixworth in West Suffolk.
