Barton-under-Needwood vs Etwall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBarton 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.
| Metric | Barton-under-Needwood | Etwall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Barton-under-Needwood | Etwall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,713 | 3,080 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,210.3 | £34,080 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 74.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.8% |
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