Burnopfield vs Cramlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burnopfield offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Cramlington
£214,126
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Cramlington
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Cramlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Cramlington
446.5
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Cramlington
72
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Cramlington
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Burnopfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £191,306 versus £214,126 in Cramlington. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £131,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Cramlington is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Burnopfield's 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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 88.9% in Cramlington.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cramlington enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Burnopfield lags behind at 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 86.3% in Cramlington.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (447 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cramlington is band C (score 72), ahead of Burnopfield's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,236 in Cramlington. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.
Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnopfield has a population of 3,769 while Cramlington has 28,533. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 54.5% in Cramlington.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 28,533 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.8% |
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