Town comparison
Burwell vs Ely
Which is better to live in? 8.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burwell wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Ely has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Ely
£394,089
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Ely
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Ely
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Ely
400.6
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Ely
71.2
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Ely
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ely commands an average of £394,089, compared with £393,755 in Burwell – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Ely it is a flat at £220,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Ely (£220,262 vs £143,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ely prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ely experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.3 per 1,000 versus 45.5 per 1,000 in Burwell. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Ely 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 East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Burwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ely. There are 1 schools in Burwell and 5 in Ely.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 400.6 Mbps in Ely and 313.9 Mbps in Burwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 92.2% in Ely. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 76.3% in Ely.
Ely is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (401 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burwell, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Ely. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,224 in Ely. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Ely.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £31,962 in Ely. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 44.5 in Ely. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 61.5% in Ely. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 64.1% in Ely. Burwell has a population of 5,912 and Ely has 19,185.
| Indicator | Burwell | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 19,185 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 31.8% |
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