Burton upon Trent Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance (2026)

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The Burton upon Trent property market recorded 1,377 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £227,000. This places Burton upon Trent in line with the Staffordshire county median, and £58k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Burton upon Trent have shown broadly stable, with a year-on-year change of -1.3%. Within Staffordshire, Burton upon Trent ranks 4th by price out of 7 principal towns, and 2nd by transaction volume.

Property prices in Burton upon Trent vary significantly by type. The table below compares Burton upon Trent prices with Staffordshire county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Burton upon Trent command £350,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £96,500. The £254k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Burton upon Trent recorded 55 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 4.0% of total sales. This indicates meaningful developer activity and proven buyer demand for new homes in the area.

New-build properties in Burton upon Trent traded at a premium of 33.3% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Staffordshire market, 173 new-build completions were recorded — see our Staffordshire property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Burton upon Trent, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £180,000 to £490,000 illustrates the breadth of the Burton upon Trent market.

For developers considering Burton upon Trent, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £227,000 and detached homes at £350,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Burton upon Trent scheme with a GDV of £350,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £227,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 1.3% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Burton upon Trent by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Burton upon Trent's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Staffordshire:

For the full Staffordshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Staffordshire property market report.