Brandon (County Durham) vs Burnopfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Burnopfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brandon (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brandon (County Durham)
£220,636
Burnopfield
£191,306
Crime Rate
Brandon (County Durham)
118.0
Burnopfield
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brandon (County Durham)
100.0%
Burnopfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brandon (County Durham)
171.3
Burnopfield
295.5
EPC Rating
Brandon (County Durham)
71.5
Burnopfield
71
Median Income
Brandon (County Durham)
£28,414
Burnopfield
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £191,306, Burnopfield undercuts Brandon (county Durham) (£220,636) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (county Durham) is a flat at £96,778, while in Burnopfield it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £131,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brandon (county Durham) prices grew faster — 40% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBurnopfield has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Brandon (county Durham) at 118 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brandon (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Burnopfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf the 4 schools in Brandon (county Durham), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burnopfield, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brandon (County Durham) | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burnopfield averages 295.5 Mbps – ahead of Brandon (county Durham)'s 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Brandon (county Durham) and 92.7% in Burnopfield. Gigabit availability stands at 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham) and 52.3% in Burnopfield.
Burnopfield is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (296 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brandon (county Durham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Burnopfield averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Brandon (county Durham) and £1,147 in Burnopfield. 68.5% of homes in Brandon (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Burnopfield.
Brandon (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Brandon (county Durham) and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham) and 44.5 in Burnopfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Brandon (county Durham) versus 60.2% in Burnopfield. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham) and 52.7% in Burnopfield.
| Indicator | Brandon (County Durham) | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,508 | 3,769 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 27.4% |
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