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Burnopfield vs Stanley (County Durham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Stanley (county Durham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnopfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burnopfield

£191,306

Stanley (County Durham)

£165,330

Crime Rate

Burnopfield

89.4

Stanley (County Durham)

89.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burnopfield

100.0%

Stanley (County Durham)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burnopfield

295.5

Stanley (County Durham)

401.9

EPC Rating

Burnopfield

71

Stanley (County Durham)

71

Median Income

Burnopfield

£27,952

Stanley (County Durham)

£27,952

At £165,330, Stanley (county Durham) undercuts Burnopfield (£191,306) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnopfield is a flat at £81,000, while in Stanley (county Durham) it is a flat at £70,484.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Burnopfield (£131,069 vs £94,211).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Stanley (county Durham) prices grew faster — 52% vs 37%.

Burnopfield has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Stanley (county Durham) at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnopfield is violent-crime, while in Stanley (county Durham) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Burnopfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stanley (county Durham), which has 10 schools, the figure is 100%.

Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Stanley (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurnopfieldStanley (County Durham)
Total Schools110
Primary19
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Stanley (county Durham) averages 401.9 Mbps – ahead of Burnopfield's 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Burnopfield and 96.1% in Stanley (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 52.3% in Burnopfield and 75.7% in Stanley (county Durham).

Stanley (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (402 vs 296 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burnopfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Stanley (county Durham) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Burnopfield and £1,147 in Stanley (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Burnopfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Stanley (county Durham).

Burnopfield has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,952 in Burnopfield and £27,952 in Stanley (county Durham). The median age is 44.5 in Burnopfield and 44.5 in Stanley (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Burnopfield versus 60.2% in Stanley (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Burnopfield and 52.7% in Stanley (county Durham).

IndicatorBurnopfieldStanley (County Durham)
Population3,76919,423
Median Age44.544.5
Median Household Income£27,952£27,952
Employment Rate52.7%52.7%
Owner Occupied60.2%60.2%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burnopfield and Stanley (county Durham)?
Burnopfield and Stanley (county Durham) are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burnopfield or Stanley (county Durham)?
Stanley (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £165,330.
Is Burnopfield or Stanley (county Durham) safer?
Burnopfield has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burnopfield or Stanley (county Durham)?
Burnopfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burnopfield or Stanley (county Durham)?
Stanley (county Durham) has faster average broadband at 401.9 Mbps.

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