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Barton-under-Needwood

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About

Barton-under-Needwood is a large village situated in the Trent Valley. The settlement is linear, stretching along the A38 road, with its historic core centred around St James's Church. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, characterised by mixed farmland.

The village is known for its historic grammar school, founded in the 16th century. The local geography is influenced by the nearby National Forest, with some woodland planting on former agricultural land. The area maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban conurbations to its north.

Area overview

On average Barton-under-Needwood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton-under-Needwood is £65,502 per year. There are 5 schools in Barton-under-Needwood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barton-under-Needwood is home to around 5,964 people, with a population density of about 131.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton-under-Needwood Population
5,964
Population density
131.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.45(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-60%)
Other theft
4.36(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-36%)
Public order
3.69(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,629
94.43%
Other White
70
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.62%
Indian
37
0.62%
Total population: 5,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,982
40.47%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
13.9%
No qualifications
654
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
395
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 4,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,261
49.76%
Owns with a mortgage
825
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
10.3%
Other social rented
88
3.47%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.62%
Total households: 2,534

Property prices in Barton-under-Needwood

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Barton-under-Needwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton-under-Needwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton-under-Needwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£503,000
Flats7£135,000
Semi-Detached21£300,000
Terraced13£305,000

10 years median price trend in Barton-under-Needwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton-under-Needwood.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.