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Burwell vs Great Shelford and Stapleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Burwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Burwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burwell

£393,755

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£472,328

Crime Rate

Burwell

45.5

Great Shelford and Stapleford

45.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burwell

100.0%

Great Shelford and Stapleford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burwell

313.9

Great Shelford and Stapleford

386.5

EPC Rating

Burwell

73.5

Great Shelford and Stapleford

73.9

Median Income

Burwell

£35,075

Great Shelford and Stapleford

£37,695

Property in Great Shelford And Stapleford commands an average of £472,328, compared with £393,755 in Burwell – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is a terraced at £190,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Burwell (£278,105 vs £190,208).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Shelford And Stapleford prices grew faster — 53% vs 26%.

Burwell has a crime rate of 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Great Shelford And Stapleford at 45.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Great Shelford And Stapleford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Burwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. There are 1 schools in Burwell and 2 in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Burwell School Inspection Breakdown

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

Great Shelford and Stapleford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurwellGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 386.5 Mbps in Great Shelford And Stapleford and 313.9 Mbps in Burwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 95.4% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 73.7% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Great Shelford And Stapleford is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (387 vs 314 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Great Shelford And Stapleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Burwell averages 73.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,068 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

Great Shelford And Stapleford has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Great Shelford And Stapleford and £35,074.5 in Burwell. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 40.5 in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 56.5% in Great Shelford And Stapleford. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 59.9% in Great Shelford And Stapleford.

IndicatorBurwellGreat Shelford and Stapleford
Population5,9126,159
Median Age44.440.5
Median Household Income£35,074.5£37,695
Employment Rate62.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied68.5%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified41.4%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burwell and Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Burwell and Great Shelford And Stapleford are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burwell or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Burwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £393,755.
Is Burwell or Great Shelford And Stapleford safer?
Burwell has the lower crime rate at 45.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burwell or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Burwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burwell or Great Shelford And Stapleford?
Great Shelford And Stapleford has faster average broadband at 386.5 Mbps.

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