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Barton-under-Needwood vs Etwall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Barton Under Needwood is about 55% cheaper on average. Etwall 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

Etwall

£421,701

Crime Rate

Barton-under-Needwood

63.9

Etwall

52.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-under-Needwood

100.0%

Etwall

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-under-Needwood

228.9

Etwall

289.5

EPC Rating

Barton-under-Needwood

71.5

Etwall

72.2

Median Income

Barton-under-Needwood

£33,210

Etwall

£34,080

The average house price in Barton Under Needwood is £190,899, which is 55% less than Etwall at £421,701. The most affordable entry point in Barton Under Needwood is a flat at £108,707, while in Etwall it is a semi-detached at £250,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Etwall (£410,000 vs £134,825).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton Under Needwood prices grew faster — 24% vs 9%.

Crime is lower in Etwall (52.3 per 1,000) compared to Barton Under Needwood (63.9 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Under Needwood is violent-crime, while in Etwall it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Barton Under Needwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Etwall. Barton Under Needwood has 3 schools in total, while Etwall has 2.

Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown

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

Etwall School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBarton-under-NeedwoodEtwall
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Etwall offers faster average downloads at 289.5 Mbps, compared to 228.9 Mbps in Barton Under Needwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Barton Under Needwood and 90.8% in Etwall. Gigabit availability stands at 36% in Barton Under Needwood and 51.3% in Etwall.

Etwall is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (290 vs 229 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Etwall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Barton Under Needwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood and £1,157 in Etwall. 66.5% of homes in Barton Under Needwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Etwall.

Etwall has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,080 in Etwall and £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood. The median age is 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood and 42.9 in Etwall. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood and 62% in Etwall. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Barton Under Needwood versus 74.5% in Etwall.

IndicatorBarton-under-NeedwoodEtwall
Population4,7133,080
Median Age44.142.9
Median Household Income£33,210.3£34,080
Employment Rate59.3%62%
Owner Occupied71.5%74.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Under Needwood and Etwall?
Barton Under Needwood and Etwall are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Under Needwood or Etwall?
Barton Under Needwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Barton Under Needwood or Etwall safer?
Etwall has the lower crime rate at 52.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Under Needwood or Etwall?
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 Etwall?
Etwall has faster average broadband at 289.5 Mbps.

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