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Burton upon Trent vs Uttoxeter

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Uttoxeter 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.

Families 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.

MetricBurton upon TrentUttoxeter
Total Schools288
Primary225
Secondary63
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBurton upon TrentUttoxeter
Population76,03114,024
Median Age42.947.1
Median Household Income£31,034£31,754.5
Employment Rate59%56.8%
Owner Occupied66.8%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified28.7%32.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burton Upon Trent and Uttoxeter?
Burton Upon Trent and Uttoxeter are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burton Upon Trent or Uttoxeter?
Burton Upon Trent is cheaper, with an average house price of £190,899.
Is Burton Upon Trent or Uttoxeter safer?
Uttoxeter has the lower crime rate at 63.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burton Upon Trent or Uttoxeter?
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 Uttoxeter?
Uttoxeter has faster average broadband at 351.4 Mbps.

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