Burton Joyce vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Fernwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower.
Avg House Price
Burton Joyce
£389,373
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Burton Joyce
N/A
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Joyce
N/A
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Joyce
259.5
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Burton Joyce
71.1
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Burton Joyce
£28,590
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £264,011, Fernwood undercuts Burton Joyce (£389,373) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burton Joyce is a flat at £90,000, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Burton Joyce (£318,917 vs £225,981).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernwood prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Burton Joyce and Fernwood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Burton Joyce and Fernwood. Burton Joyce has 1 schools and Fernwood has 1 schools.
Burton Joyce School Inspection Breakdown
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Joyce | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fernwood averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Burton Joyce's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Burton Joyce and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Burton Joyce and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (445 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burton Joyce leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Fernwood averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Burton Joyce and £1,254 in Fernwood. 62.2% of homes in Burton Joyce have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Burton Joyce has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,590 in Burton Joyce. The median age is 45.5 in Burton Joyce and 45.8 in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Burton Joyce versus 69% in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Burton Joyce and 56% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Burton Joyce | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,772 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,590 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 29% |
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