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Barton-under-Needwood vs Fazeley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarton-under-NeedwoodFazeley
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarton-under-NeedwoodFazeley
Population4,7137,571
Median Age44.144.8
Median Household Income£33,210.3£32,856.7
Employment Rate59.3%58.6%
Owner Occupied71.5%70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%26.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Under Needwood and Fazeley?
Barton Under Needwood and Fazeley are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Under Needwood or Fazeley?
Barton Under Needwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Barton Under Needwood or Fazeley safer?
Fazeley has the lower crime rate at 55.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Under Needwood or Fazeley?
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 Fazeley?
Fazeley has faster average broadband at 334.7 Mbps.

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