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Area guide · East Cambridgeshire

Living in Burwell

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

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At a glance

Burwell is a village in East Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 5,912. The average house price is £393,755 and the overall crime rate is 45.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Burwell ranks

Population

5,912

Avg House Price

£393,755

Crime Rate

45.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

314 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,074.5

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Burwell's detached homes (£475,448) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£143,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Burwell prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£313,646 → £393,755).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£475,448	£441,250	48
Semi-Detached	£329,562	£302,500	16
Terraced	£278,105	£260,000	19
Flat	£143,750	£157,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Burwell is 45.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Burwell: violent crime (40% 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
Burwell Village College (Primary)	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Burwell averages 314 Mbps — 214% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Burwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	70.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,166

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,912
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£35,074.5
Employment Rate	62.9%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	41.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Burwell?

The average house price in Burwell is £393,755 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat, with an average price of £143,750.

Is Burwell a safe place to live?

Burwell has a recorded crime rate of 45.5 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 Burwell?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Burwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Burwell are around 314 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Burwell?

Burwell is a settlement in East Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 5,912.

Most compared with

How does Burwell stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Burwell

House price: £341,201 · £393,755
Crime rate: 45.9 · 45.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

Beck Row

Burwell

House price: £283,026 · £393,755
Crime rate: N/A · 45.5
Distance: 9.4 mi

Burwell

Cambridge (Cambridge)

House price: £393,755 · £555,164
Crime rate: 45.5 · 92.6
Distance: 9.5 mi

Burwell

Cottenham

House price: £393,755 · £444,751
Crime rate: 45.5 · 46
Distance: 8.6 mi

Burwell

Ely

House price: £393,755 · £394,089
Crime rate: 45.5 · 45.3
Distance: 8.9 mi

Burwell

Fulbourn

House price: £393,755 · £745,143
Crime rate: 45.5 · 45.8
Distance: 8.0 mi

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