Burnopfield vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burnopfield offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Burnopfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £191,306 versus £289,961 in Cleadon. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 58% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £166,774).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Burnopfield is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Cleadon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 EastSchool quality favours Burnopfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cleadon.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleadon enjoy 361.0 Mbps on average, while Burnopfield lags behind at 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Cleadon is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (361 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleadon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Burnopfield's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,070 in Cleadon. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnopfield has a population of 3,769 while Cleadon has 4,599. Median household income is £27,952 in Burnopfield and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.5 in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.6% in Cleadon.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.4% |
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