Burton upon Trent vs Uttoxeter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Burton Upon Trent is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Uttoxeter 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
Uttoxeter
£316,252
Crime Rate
Burton upon Trent
64.0
Uttoxeter
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton upon Trent
100.0%
Uttoxeter
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton upon Trent
311.7
Uttoxeter
351.4
EPC Rating
Burton upon Trent
71.5
Uttoxeter
69.5
Median Income
Burton upon Trent
£31,034
Uttoxeter
£31,755
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Uttoxeter commands an average of £316,252, compared with £190,899 in Burton Upon Trent – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Burton Upon Trent is a flat at £108,707, while in Uttoxeter it is a flat at £108,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Uttoxeter (£425,743 vs £269,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Uttoxeter prices grew faster — 37% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsUttoxeter has a crime rate of 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Burton Upon Trent at 64 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burton Upon Trent is violent-crime, while in Uttoxeter 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Burton Upon Trent, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Uttoxeter. There are 28 schools in Burton Upon Trent and 8 in Uttoxeter.
Burton upon Trent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Uttoxeter School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton upon Trent | Uttoxeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 8 |
| Primary | 22 | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 351.4 Mbps in Uttoxeter and 311.7 Mbps in Burton Upon Trent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Burton Upon Trent and 87.7% in Uttoxeter. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Burton Upon Trent and 66.4% in Uttoxeter.
Uttoxeter is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (351 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burton Upon Trent leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Uttoxeter averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Burton Upon Trent and £1,333 in Uttoxeter. 68.1% of homes in Burton Upon Trent have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Uttoxeter.
Burton Upon Trent has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,754.5 in Uttoxeter and £31,034 in Burton Upon Trent. The median age is 42.9 in Burton Upon Trent and 47.1 in Uttoxeter. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Burton Upon Trent versus 71.8% in Uttoxeter. Employment rates stand at 59% in Burton Upon Trent and 56.8% in Uttoxeter.
| Indicator | Burton upon Trent | Uttoxeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,031 | 14,024 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,034 | £31,754.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 32.9% |
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