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Breaston and Draycott vs Burton upon Trent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricBreaston and DraycottBurton upon Trent
Total Schools228
Primary222
Secondary06
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottBurton upon Trent
Population7,39376,031
Median Age43.142.9
Median Household Income£31,856.2£31,034
Employment Rate59.2%59%
Owner Occupied68.8%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%28.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Burton Upon Trent?
Breaston And Draycott and Burton Upon Trent are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Burton Upon Trent?
Burton Upon Trent is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Burton Upon Trent safer?
Burton Upon Trent has the lower crime rate at 64 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Burton Upon Trent?
Burton Upon Trent has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Burton Upon Trent?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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