Balderton vs Burton Joyce
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Balderton is about 43% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Burton Joyce
£389,373
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Burton Joyce
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Burton Joyce
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Burton Joyce
259.5
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Burton Joyce
71.1
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Burton Joyce
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Balderton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £221,671 versus £389,373 in Burton Joyce. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Burton Joyce it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Burton Joyce (£237,167 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Joyce prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balderton and Burton Joyce at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Balderton and Burton Joyce. Balderton has 3 schools and Burton Joyce has 1 schools.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton Joyce School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Balderton | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Balderton enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Burton Joyce lags behind at 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 90.8% in Burton Joyce. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 44% in Burton Joyce.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (445 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burton Joyce is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Balderton's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,196 in Burton Joyce. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Burton Joyce.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Balderton has a population of 9,769 while Burton Joyce has 3,772. Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,590 in Burton Joyce. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.5 in Burton Joyce. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.1% in Burton Joyce.
| Indicator | Balderton | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 3,772 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 30.4% |
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