Burnopfield vs Crook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crook is about 12% 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
Crook
£171,351
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Crook
119.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Crook
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Crook
378.8
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Crook
71.5
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Crook
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Crook is £171,351, which is 12% less than Burnopfield at £191,306. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Crook it is a flat at £31,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 161% pricier in Burnopfield (£81,000 vs £31,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crook prices grew faster — 59% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Burnopfield (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Crook (119.5 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Crook 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 Crook. Burnopfield has 1 schools in total, while Crook has 3.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crook offers faster average downloads at 378.8 Mbps, compared to 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 91.3% in Crook. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 72.4% in Crook.
Crook is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (379 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crook are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Burnopfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,191 in Crook. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Crook.
Crook 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 Crook and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.7 in Crook. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.2% in Crook. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 62.5% in Crook.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 9,717 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.7% |
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