Area guide · County Durham

Living in Burnopfield

A snapshot of life in Burnopfield, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Burnopfield is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 3,769. The average house price is £191,306 and the overall crime rate is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Burnopfield ranks

Population

3,769

Avg House Price

£191,306

Crime Rate

89.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

296 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,952

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Burnopfield's detached homes (£356,989) command roughly 4.4× the price of a flat (£81,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Burnopfield prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£140,108 → £191,306).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£356,989	£369,995	19
Semi-Detached	£166,774	£175,000	33
Terraced	£131,069	£135,000	36
Flat	£81,000	£81,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Burnopfield is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Burnopfield: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Burnopfield Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Burnopfield averages 296 Mbps — 196% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Burnopfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	66.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,147

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,769
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£27,952
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	60.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Burnopfield?

The average house price in Burnopfield is £191,306 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Burnopfield?

The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat, with an average price of £81,000.

Is Burnopfield a safe place to live?

Burnopfield has a recorded crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Burnopfield?

Burnopfield has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Burnopfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Burnopfield are around 296 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Burnopfield?

Burnopfield is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 3,769.

Most compared with

How does Burnopfield stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Burnopfield

House price: £98,964 · £191,306
Crime rate: 89.1 · 89.4
Distance: 3.1 mi

Backworth

Burnopfield

House price: £278,446 · £191,306
Crime rate: 81.9 · 89.4
Distance: 12.3 mi

Birtley

Burnopfield

House price: £184,121 · £191,306
Crime rate: 89.8 · 89.4
Distance: 6.4 mi

Blaydon

Burnopfield

House price: £172,401 · £191,306
Crime rate: 89.9 · 89.4
Distance: 3.8 mi

Boldon Colliery

Burnopfield

House price: £164,057 · £191,306
Crime rate: 98.3 · 89.4
Distance: 11.2 mi

Bowburn

Burnopfield

House price: £142,993 · £191,306
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.4
Distance: 14.3 mi

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