Welcome to Barwell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Barwell is a civil parish and large village in Leicestershire, England, with a population of 8,750 residents, Increasing to 9,022 at the 2011 census, the name literally translates as "Stream of the Boar" and is said to originate from a boar that used to drink from the well near a brook in Barwell. It was originally known as Borewell, but later became "Barwell", the name in use today. The brook is now called the River Tweed, and is a tributary of the River Trent. The village has two churches; Barwell Methodist Church in Chapel Street, and St Mary's Church, Barwell in Church Lane. St. Mary's was built in 1220. A board inside the church lists all of the rectors up to the present day, beginning with William in 1209.The village has successful football clubs Barwell FC and AFC Barwell as well cricket teams and a large indoor bowling complex. The Queens Head is the oldest public house, and second oldest building in the village. In 1902 the pub was owned by one Sarah Ann Powers. It was later owned by the Haines family. In recent years, the old pub roof has naturally deformed so that it is no longer straight. In the 1980s the front of the building was completely restored and returned to its original style after years of Victorian style black and white.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
851 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
9,149 (2021) |
Density |
1,075 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.9 |
Ward |
Barwell |
District |
Hinckley and Bosworth |
Postcodes |
LE9 |
ONS ID |
E04005514 |
Council
Contact details for Barwell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Barwell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Barwell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Barwell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Barwell Parish.
Local News
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Block of flats plans for village street approved after redesign
Published: 15th Apr 2024
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Developer loses bid to build 110 homes on Barwell green space
Published: 27th May 2023
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Council confirms building control investigation into Barwell home scheme, as villagers voice complaints
Published: 24th Jan 2024