Is Barrow upon Soar a town or village?
Barrow-upon-Soar is a large village in Leicestershire and is pleasantly situated on the east side of the River Soar, and on both sides of the Midland Railway. The village is 3 miles S.E. of Loughborough, and 9 miles north of Leicester and is known for a plesiosaur that was excavated here in 1851.
How many people live in Barrow upon Soar?
5,856
| Barrow upon Soar | |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,856 |
| OS grid reference | SK575176 |
| Unitary authority | Charnwood |
| Ceremonial county | Leicestershire |
What county is Barrow on Soar in?
Leicestershire County
Welcome to the Barrow upon Soar Village Website. The site is for the people of Barrow upon Soar and is a direct replacement for the LeicestershireVillages.com website for Barrow upon Soar, which was closed down by Leicestershire County Council on 31st August 2016.
What is the roughest area in Leicester?
The worst spot in Leicester for violent or sexual offences was Gravel Street, with 131 crimes reported. Humberstone Gate was the second most criminal street overall, with a total of 386 crimes recorded – 117 of which were shoplifting.
Where is the safest place to live in Leicestershire?
Safest area in Leicester Statistically speaking, the areas with the lowest crime rates are Thurncourt, Evington and Knighton. By an overwhelming margin, the area that reports the most crime is the Castle ward, which includes the City Centre, Clarendon Park, Blackfriars and Southfields suburbs.
Is Leicester a poor area?
Leicester is ranked 18th most deprived local authority for Income Deprivation. 12% of Leicester’s population reside in the most deprived 5% of areas nationally for income deprivation. 40% of the population reside in the most deprived 20% of areas nationally for income deprivation.
What is the largest village in Leicestershire?
List of larger settlements#I/IIx/ villages#IIIx by population
| Rank | § | UA/Borough/ District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iζ | City of Leicester (UA) Oadby and Wigston; Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough: parts |
| 2 | IIγ | Charnwood |
| 3 | IIγ | Hinckley and Bosworth |