Burwell vs Great Shelford and Stapleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBurwell 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Burwell | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Burwell | Great Shelford and Stapleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 6,159 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 51.8% |
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