Burton upon Trent vs Etwall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burton Upon Trent offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. Etwall 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
Etwall
£421,701
Crime Rate
Burton upon Trent
64.0
Etwall
52.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton upon Trent
100.0%
Etwall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton upon Trent
311.7
Etwall
289.5
EPC Rating
Burton upon Trent
71.5
Etwall
72.2
Median Income
Burton upon Trent
£31,034
Etwall
£34,080
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Burton Upon Trent more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,899 versus £421,701 in Etwall. The most affordable entry point in Burton Upon Trent is a flat at £108,707, while in Etwall it is a semi-detached at £250,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Etwall (£410,000 vs £134,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Upon Trent prices grew faster — 24% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Etwall (52.3 per 1,000) compared to Burton Upon Trent (64 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Burton Upon Trent is violent-crime, while in Etwall 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Burton Upon Trent: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Etwall.
Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Etwall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton upon Trent | Etwall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 22 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burton Upon Trent enjoy 311.7 Mbps on average, while Etwall lags behind at 289.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Burton Upon Trent and 90.8% in Etwall. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Burton Upon Trent and 51.3% in Etwall.
Burton Upon Trent is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (312 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Etwall is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Burton Upon Trent's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent and £1,157 in Etwall. 68.1% of homes in Burton Upon Trent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Etwall.
Etwall has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burton Upon Trent has a population of 76,031 while Etwall has 3,080. Median household income is £34,080 in Etwall and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent and 42.9 in Etwall. Employment rates stand at 59% in Burton Upon Trent and 62% in Etwall.
| Indicator | Burton upon Trent | Etwall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,031 | 3,080 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,034 | £34,080 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 74.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 31.8% |
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