Burnopfield vs Consett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Consett is about 10% cheaper on average. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Consett
£173,763
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Consett
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Consett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Consett
295.2
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Consett
71.2
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Consett
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Consett is £173,763, which is 10% less than Burnopfield at £191,306. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Consett it is a flat at £76,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Burnopfield (£356,989 vs £289,647).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Burnopfield (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Consett (89.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Consett 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 EastBurnopfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Consett. Burnopfield has 1 schools in total, while Consett has 11.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burnopfield offers faster average downloads at 295.5 Mbps, compared to 295.2 Mbps in Consett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 84.5% in Consett. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 52% in Consett.
Burnopfield is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (296 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Consett are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Burnopfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,284 in Consett. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Consett.
Consett has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 46.3 in Consett. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.8% in Consett. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 63.9% in Consett.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 29,874 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.7% |
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