Burton upon Trent vs Fazeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsFazeley 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Burton upon Trent | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 22 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burton upon Trent | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,031 | 7,571 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,034 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 26.8% |
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