Burton upon Trent vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burton Upon Trent is about 28% cheaper on average. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Upon Trent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton upon Trent
£190,899
Coalville
£264,778
Crime Rate
Burton upon Trent
64.0
Coalville
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton upon Trent
100.0%
Coalville
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Burton upon Trent
311.7
Coalville
394.3
EPC Rating
Burton upon Trent
71.5
Coalville
71.7
Median Income
Burton upon Trent
£31,034
Coalville
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Burton Upon Trent is £190,899, which is 28% less than Coalville at £264,778. The most affordable entry point in Burton Upon Trent is a flat at £108,707, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Coalville (£351,604 vs £269,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coalville prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Coalville (54.5 per 1,000) compared to Burton Upon Trent (64 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Burton Upon Trent is violent-crime, while in Coalville 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 MidlandsBurton Upon Trent has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Coalville. Burton Upon Trent has 28 schools in total, while Coalville has 7.
Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton upon Trent | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 7 |
| Primary | 22 | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coalville offers faster average downloads at 394.3 Mbps, compared to 311.7 Mbps in Burton Upon Trent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Burton Upon Trent and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Burton Upon Trent and 74.8% in Coalville.
Coalville is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (394 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coalville are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Burton Upon Trent. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent and £1,154 in Coalville. 68.1% of homes in Burton Upon Trent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.
Burton Upon Trent has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 59% in Burton Upon Trent and 58.4% in Coalville. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Burton Upon Trent versus 72% in Coalville.
| Indicator | Burton upon Trent | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,031 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,034 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 30.7% |
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