Welcome to Barrow

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Introduction

Barrow is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is located about five miles (8 km) north-east of Oakham. At the 2011 census the population remained less than 100 and is included in the civil parish of Cottesmore. The village's name means 'Burial-mound/hill', probably signifying to the one on the crest of the hill near The Green.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,234 hectares

Population

953 (2021)

Density

77 people/km2

Mean age

43.4

Ward

Gowy Rural

District

Cheshire West and Chester

Postcodes

CH3

ONS ID

E04011045


Council

Contact details for Barrow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Barrow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Barrow Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Barrow Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Barrow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Barrow Parish.

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Local News

Barrow - News, views, pictures, video

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Barrow - News, views, pictures, video

Published: 7th Apr 2024

No objections raised to sunroom and part garage conversion plans

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No objections raised to sunroom and part garage conversion plans

Published: 2nd May 2023

Why Chester village residents want council to approve local housing development

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Why Chester village residents want council to approve local housing development

Published: 13th Sep 2021