Burwell vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burwell is about 12% cheaper on average. Burwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Histon and Impington
£448,007
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Histon and Impington
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Histon and Impington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Histon and Impington
475.4
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Histon and Impington
73.9
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Histon and Impington
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Burwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £393,755 versus £448,007 in Histon And Impington. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Histon And Impington (£233,032 vs £143,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Burwell (45.5 per 1,000) compared to Histon And Impington (45.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Burwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Histon And Impington.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Histon And Impington enjoy 475.4 Mbps on average, while Burwell lags behind at 313.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 93% in Histon And Impington.
Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (475 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Histon And Impington is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Burwell's band C (score 73.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.
Histon And Impington has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burwell has a population of 5,912 while Histon And Impington has 7,781. Median household income is £37,695 in Histon And Impington and £35,074.5 in Burwell. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 59.9% in Histon And Impington.
| Indicator | Burwell | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 7,781 |
| 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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