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Barton-under-Needwood vs Derby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barton Under Needwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Barton Under Needwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Under Needwood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-under-Needwood

£190,899

Derby

£262,742

Crime Rate

Barton-under-Needwood

63.9

Derby

109.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-under-Needwood

100.0%

Derby

91.6%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-under-Needwood

228.9

Derby

496

EPC Rating

Barton-under-Needwood

71.5

Derby

71.2

Median Income

Barton-under-Needwood

£33,210

Derby

£32,106

At £190,899, Barton Under Needwood undercuts Derby (£262,742) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Under Needwood is a flat at £108,707, while in Derby it is a flat at £129,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Derby (£369,674 vs £269,937).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Derby prices grew faster — 30% vs 24%.

Barton Under Needwood has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71% lower than Derby at 109.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Under Needwood is violent-crime, while in Derby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Barton Under Needwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Derby, which has 93 schools, the figure is 91.6%.

Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Derby School Inspection Breakdown

91.6% of 93 schools (77 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-under-NeedwoodDerby
Total Schools393
Primary277
Secondary116
% Top two bands100%91.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Derby averages 496.0 Mbps – ahead of Barton Under Needwood's 228.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Barton Under Needwood and 99.7% in Derby. Gigabit availability stands at 36% in Barton Under Needwood and 99.1% in Derby.

Derby is the faster of the two by 117% on average download speed (496 vs 229 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barton Under Needwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Derby averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood and £1,117 in Derby. 66.5% of homes in Barton Under Needwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Derby.

Barton Under Needwood has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood and £32,105.5 in Derby. The median age is 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood and 41.8 in Derby. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Barton Under Needwood versus 66.8% in Derby. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood and 58.8% in Derby.

IndicatorBarton-under-NeedwoodDerby
Population4,713275,561
Median Age44.141.8
Median Household Income£33,210.3£32,105.5
Employment Rate59.3%58.8%
Owner Occupied71.5%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Under Needwood and Derby?
Barton Under Needwood and Derby are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Under Needwood or Derby?
Barton Under Needwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Barton Under Needwood or Derby safer?
Barton Under Needwood has the lower crime rate at 63.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Under Needwood or Derby?
Barton Under Needwood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Under Needwood or Derby?
Derby has faster average broadband at 496.0 Mbps.

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