Barton-under-Needwood vs Derby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBarton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Barton-under-Needwood | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 93 |
| Primary | 2 | 77 |
| Secondary | 1 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Barton-under-Needwood | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,713 | 275,561 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,210.3 | £32,105.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.8% |
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