Town comparison
Ashbourne vs Burton upon Trent
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Burton Upon Trent offers lower property prices by roughly 136%. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Burton upon Trent
£190,899
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Burton upon Trent
64.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Burton upon Trent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Burton upon Trent
311.7
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Burton upon Trent
71.5
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Burton upon Trent
£31,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Burton Upon Trent is £190,899, which is 136% less than Ashbourne at £449,634. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Burton Upon Trent it is a flat at £108,707.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 91% pricier in Ashbourne (£515,678 vs £269,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 45.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ashbourne is the safer of the two – 42% lower than Burton Upon Trent's 64 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashbourne is violent-crime, while in Burton Upon Trent it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsAshbourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burton Upon Trent. Ashbourne has 3 schools in total, while Burton Upon Trent has 28.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashbourne | Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 28 |
| Primary | 2 | 22 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burton Upon Trent offers faster average downloads at 311.7 Mbps, compared to 243.9 Mbps in Ashbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 96.5% in Burton Upon Trent. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 48% in Burton Upon Trent.
Burton Upon Trent is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (312 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burton Upon Trent are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Ashbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent. 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Burton Upon Trent.
Burton Upon Trent has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,239.4 in Ashbourne and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 59% in Burton Upon Trent. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Ashbourne versus 66.8% in Burton Upon Trent.
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 76,031 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £31,034 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 28.7% |
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