Burwell vs Lakenheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lakenheath is about 40% cheaper on average. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Lakenheath
£280,882
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Lakenheath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Lakenheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Lakenheath
314.5
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Lakenheath
69.3
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Lakenheath
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Lakenheath is £280,882, which is 40% less than Burwell at £393,755. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Lakenheath it is a terraced at £189,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 67% pricier in Burwell (£475,448 vs £284,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lakenheath prices grew faster — 53% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Burwell and Lakenheath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBurwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Lakenheath. Burwell has 1 schools in total, while Lakenheath has 1.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lakenheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lakenheath offers faster average downloads at 314.5 Mbps, compared to 313.9 Mbps in Burwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 92.9% in Lakenheath. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 55.9% in Lakenheath.
Lakenheath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (315 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Lakenheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,317 in Lakenheath. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Lakenheath.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £29,858.3 in Lakenheath. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 46.5 in Lakenheath. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 56.6% in Lakenheath. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 64.7% in Lakenheath.
| Indicator | Burwell | Lakenheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 4,567 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £29,858.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 25% |
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