Town Pop. 77,915

Living in Burton upon Trent: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burton upon Trent is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 42/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE13 postcode district, Burton upon Trent ranks 2nd. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider DE13 district average of 53/100, that is 6 points above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE13 postcode district.

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Burton upon Trent scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
42
106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 3,617 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,097 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 719 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 561 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 501 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 1,836 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 491 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 223 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 174 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Ample 47
Allotments Ample 12
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 16
Bowling Greens Ample 15
Playgrounds Ample 49

Services

Schools
62
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 35 in area
2Outstanding28Good5Ungraded
  • Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Shobnall Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Abbot Beyne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Burton Fields SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Burton PRUAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Christ Church Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Edge Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eton Park Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grange SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Henhurst Ridge Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.1 mi
Good Hope Hospital15 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
8 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,323 patients per GP
12dentists17pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,326 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed3.1%Retired20.4%Student4%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary39.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership62.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Burton-on-Trent 0.1 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 4.5 mi
Willington 4.7 mi
J11 M42 8.6 mi
J11 M42 9.1 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 47
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 49
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 42
Retail Shopping Ample 274
Takeaways Ample 45
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 475
Detached £320,000 149
Semi-detached £205,000 146
Terraced £155,000 149
Flat / Maisonette £97,500 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£89k £170k £252k £333k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Trent 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barton Turn 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent a nice place to live?

Burton upon Trent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burton upon Trent is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burton upon Trent?

Burton upon Trent has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 8,331 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton upon Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton upon Trent are Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 35 rated schools in Burton upon Trent in total.

What are house prices like in Burton upon Trent?

The current median house price in Burton upon Trent is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £205,000, terraced £155,000, flat £97,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 475 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burton upon Trent in context

See where Burton upon Trent ranks among the best places to live in Staffordshire

Postcode districts in Burton upon Trent

DE13 53 ⇄
DE14 57 ⇄
DE15 55 ⇄

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