Burnopfield vs Stanley (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBurnopfield 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Burnopfield | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Burnopfield | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,769 | 19,423 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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