Burnopfield vs Murton (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Murton (county Durham) offers lower property prices by roughly 52%. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Murton (County Durham)
£125,598
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Murton (County Durham)
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Murton (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Murton (County Durham)
358.6
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Murton (County Durham)
72.4
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Murton (County Durham)
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Murton (county Durham) is £125,598, which is 52% less than Burnopfield at £191,306. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Murton (county Durham) it is a flat at £75,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Burnopfield (£131,069 vs £82,831).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Burnopfield (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Murton (county Durham) (89.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Murton (county 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 EastBurnopfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Murton (county Durham). Burnopfield has 1 schools in total, while Murton (county Durham) has 2.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Murton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Murton (county Durham) offers faster average downloads at 358.6 Mbps, compared to 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 96.5% in Murton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 61.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (359 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Murton (county Durham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Burnopfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,124 in Murton (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) 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 Murton (county Durham) and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.5 in Murton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 51.5% in Murton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 60.3% in Murton (county Durham).
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 7,239 |
| 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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