Burwell vs Haverhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haverhill offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Haverhill
£307,087
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Haverhill
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Haverhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Haverhill
375.7
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Haverhill
70.3
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Haverhill
£33,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Haverhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £307,087 versus £393,755 in Burwell. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Burwell (£278,105 vs £235,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Burwell and Haverhill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Burwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Haverhill.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haverhill enjoy 375.7 Mbps on average, while Burwell lags behind at 313.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 70.4% in Haverhill.
Haverhill is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (376 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burwell is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Haverhill's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,230 in Haverhill. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burwell has a population of 5,912 while Haverhill has 26,704. Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 44.2 in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 60.4% in Haverhill.
| Indicator | Burwell | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 26,704 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £33,326 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 27.1% |
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