Barton-under-Needwood vs Fazeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Under Needwood wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Fazeley 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
Fazeley
£249,643
Crime Rate
Barton-under-Needwood
63.9
Fazeley
55.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-under-Needwood
100.0%
Fazeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-under-Needwood
228.9
Fazeley
334.7
EPC Rating
Barton-under-Needwood
71.5
Fazeley
70.3
Median Income
Barton-under-Needwood
£33,210
Fazeley
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £190,899, Barton Under Needwood undercuts Fazeley (£249,643) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Under Needwood is a flat at £108,707, while in Fazeley it is a flat at £179,059.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Fazeley (£229,227 vs £134,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fazeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Fazeley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.1 per 1,000 versus 63.9 per 1,000 in Barton Under Needwood. The most common crime category in Barton Under Needwood is violent-crime, while in Fazeley 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 Fazeley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fazeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-under-Needwood | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fazeley averages 334.7 Mbps – ahead of Barton Under Needwood's 228.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Barton Under Needwood and 91.7% in Fazeley. Gigabit availability stands at 36% in Barton Under Needwood and 60% in Fazeley.
Fazeley is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (335 vs 229 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barton Under Needwood, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Fazeley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood and £1,219 in Fazeley. 66.5% of homes in Barton Under Needwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Fazeley.
Barton Under Needwood has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood and £32,856.7 in Fazeley. The median age is 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood and 44.8 in Fazeley. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood and 58.6% in Fazeley. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Barton Under Needwood versus 70.2% in Fazeley. Barton Under Needwood has a population of 4,713 and Fazeley has 7,571.
| Indicator | Barton-under-Needwood | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,713 | 7,571 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,210.3 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 26.8% |
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