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Burton upon Trent vs Fazeley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Burton Upon Trent is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Fazeley 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

Fazeley

£249,643

Crime Rate

Burton upon Trent

64.0

Fazeley

55.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burton upon Trent

100.0%

Fazeley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burton upon Trent

311.7

Fazeley

334.7

EPC Rating

Burton upon Trent

71.5

Fazeley

70.3

Median Income

Burton upon Trent

£31,034

Fazeley

£32,857

At £190,899, Burton Upon Trent undercuts Fazeley (£249,643) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burton Upon Trent is a flat at £108,707, while in Fazeley it is a flat at £179,059.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Fazeley (£229,227 vs £134,825).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fazeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.

Fazeley has a crime rate of 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Burton Upon Trent at 64 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Upon Trent is violent-crime, while in Fazeley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 28 schools in Burton Upon Trent, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fazeley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Fazeley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurton upon TrentFazeley
Total Schools282
Primary222
Secondary60
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Fazeley averages 334.7 Mbps – ahead of Burton Upon Trent's 311.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Burton Upon Trent and 91.7% in Fazeley. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Burton Upon Trent and 60% in Fazeley.

Fazeley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (335 vs 312 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burton Upon Trent leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Fazeley averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent and £1,219 in Fazeley. 68.1% of homes in Burton Upon Trent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Fazeley.

Burton Upon Trent has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,856.7 in Fazeley and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent and 44.8 in Fazeley. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Burton Upon Trent versus 70.2% in Fazeley. Employment rates stand at 59% in Burton Upon Trent and 58.6% in Fazeley.

IndicatorBurton upon TrentFazeley
Population76,0317,571
Median Age42.944.8
Median Household Income£31,034£32,856.7
Employment Rate59%58.6%
Owner Occupied66.8%70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified28.7%26.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Upon Trent and Fazeley?
Burton Upon Trent and Fazeley are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Upon Trent or Fazeley?
Burton Upon Trent is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Burton Upon Trent or Fazeley safer?
Fazeley has the lower crime rate at 55.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Upon Trent or Fazeley?
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 Fazeley?
Fazeley has faster average broadband at 334.7 Mbps.

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