Burnopfield vs Durham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnopfield wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Durham
£224,118
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Durham
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Durham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Durham
347.6
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Durham
71.5
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Durham
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Durham commands an average of £224,118, compared with £191,306 in Burnopfield – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Durham (£145,461 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Burnopfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Durham. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Durham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Burnopfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Durham. There are 1 schools in Burnopfield and 19 in Durham.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Durham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 347.6 Mbps in Durham and 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 64.3% in Durham.
Durham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (348 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Durham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Burnopfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,191 in Durham. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.
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 Durham and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.7 in Durham. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.2% in Durham. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 62.5% in Durham. Burnopfield has a population of 3,769 and Durham has 50,502.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 50,502 |
| 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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