Breaston and Draycott vs Burton upon Trent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burton Upon Trent is about 82% cheaper on average. Burton Upon Trent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Upon Trent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Burton upon Trent
£190,899
Crime Rate
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Burton upon Trent
64.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Burton upon Trent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Breaston and Draycott
410
Burton upon Trent
311.7
EPC Rating
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Burton upon Trent
71.5
Median Income
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
Burton upon Trent
£31,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Burton Upon Trent more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,899 versus £348,352 in Breaston And Draycott. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Burton Upon Trent it is a flat at £108,707.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 70% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £184,670).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Burton Upon Trent is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Breaston And Draycott's 72.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Breaston And Draycott is violent-crime, while in Burton Upon Trent 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 East MidlandsSchool quality favours Burton Upon Trent: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Breaston And Draycott.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 28 |
| Primary | 2 | 22 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Breaston And Draycott enjoy 410.0 Mbps on average, while Burton Upon Trent lags behind at 311.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 96.5% in Burton Upon Trent. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 48% in Burton Upon Trent.
Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (410 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burton Upon Trent is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Breaston And Draycott's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Burton Upon Trent.
Burton Upon Trent has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Breaston And Draycott has a population of 7,393 while Burton Upon Trent has 76,031. Median household income is £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 59% in Burton Upon Trent.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 76,031 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £31,034 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 28.7% |
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