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Burton upon Trent vs Coalville

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Burton 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.

MetricBurton upon TrentCoalville
Total Schools287
Primary225
Secondary62
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurton upon TrentCoalville
Population76,03121,975
Median Age42.944
Median Household Income£31,034£31,876.7
Employment Rate59%58.4%
Owner Occupied66.8%72%
Degree-Level Qualified28.7%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Upon Trent and Coalville?
Burton Upon Trent and Coalville are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Upon Trent or Coalville?
Burton Upon Trent is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Burton Upon Trent or Coalville safer?
Coalville has the lower crime rate at 54.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Upon Trent or Coalville?
Burton Upon Trent has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burton Upon Trent or Coalville?
Coalville has faster average broadband at 394.3 Mbps.

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