Burnopfield vs Easington Lane
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Easington Lane is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 80% lower. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Easington Lane
£106,483
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Easington Lane
94.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Easington Lane
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Easington Lane
459.7
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Easington Lane
72.4
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Easington Lane
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Burnopfield commands an average of £191,306, compared with £106,483 in Easington Lane – a difference of 80%. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Easington Lane it is a flat at £15,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 440% pricier in Burnopfield (£81,000 vs £15,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs -17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBurnopfield has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Easington Lane at 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Easington Lane 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 Easington Lane. There are 1 schools in Burnopfield and 1 in Easington Lane.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easington Lane School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Easington Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.7 Mbps in Easington Lane and 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 97% in Easington Lane. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 90.1% in Easington Lane.
Easington Lane is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (460 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Easington Lane leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Burnopfield averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,124 in Easington Lane. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Easington Lane.
Easington Lane has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,342.5 in Easington Lane and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.5 in Easington Lane. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 60.3% in Easington Lane. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.5% in Easington Lane.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Easington Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 4,170 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.6% |
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