Burwell vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Burwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Burwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£503,650
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £393,755, Burwell undercuts Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£503,650) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £247,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£247,269 vs £143,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBurwell has a crime rate of 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) at 45.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Burwell, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 430.7 Mbps – ahead of Burwell's 313.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 93.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (431 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Burwell | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 3,050 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 25.8% |
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