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Burton upon Trent vs Etwall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricBurton upon TrentEtwall
Total Schools282
Primary221
Secondary61
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurton upon TrentEtwall
Population76,0313,080
Median Age42.942.9
Median Household Income£31,034£34,080
Employment Rate59%62%
Owner Occupied66.8%74.5%
Degree-Level Qualified28.7%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Upon Trent and Etwall?
Burton Upon Trent and Etwall are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Upon Trent or Etwall?
Burton Upon Trent is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Burton Upon Trent or Etwall safer?
Etwall has the lower crime rate at 52.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Upon Trent or Etwall?
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 Etwall?
Burton Upon Trent has faster average broadband at 311.7 Mbps.

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