Burnopfield vs Prudhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnopfield wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Prudhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnopfield
£191,306
Prudhoe
£195,177
Crime Rate
Burnopfield
89.4
Prudhoe
29.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnopfield
100.0%
Prudhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnopfield
295.5
Prudhoe
376.9
EPC Rating
Burnopfield
71
Prudhoe
70.8
Median Income
Burnopfield
£27,952
Prudhoe
£28,703
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Prudhoe commands an average of £195,177, compared with £191,306 in Burnopfield – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Prudhoe it is a flat at £120,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Prudhoe (£120,475 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Prudhoe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 29 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Burnopfield. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Prudhoe 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 Prudhoe. There are 1 schools in Burnopfield and 6 in Prudhoe.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prudhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 376.9 Mbps in Prudhoe and 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 95.4% in Prudhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 68% in Prudhoe.
Prudhoe is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (377 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burnopfield, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Prudhoe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,240 in Prudhoe. 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Prudhoe.
Burnopfield has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,702.5 in Prudhoe and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 46.1 in Prudhoe. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 53.2% in Prudhoe. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 61.6% in Prudhoe. Burnopfield has a population of 3,769 and Prudhoe has 9,756.
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 9,756 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,702.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.4% |
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