Town comparison
Burwell vs Little Eriswell
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Little Eriswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 73% lower.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Little Eriswell
£227,500
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Little Eriswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Little Eriswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Little Eriswell
314.5
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Little Eriswell
69.3
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Little Eriswell
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Burwell commands an average of £393,755, compared with £227,500 in Little Eriswell – a difference of 73%. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Little Eriswell it is a detached at £227,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 109% pricier in Burwell (£475,448 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 5 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Burwell and Little Eriswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Burwell and Little Eriswell. Burwell has 1 schools and Little Eriswell has 0 schools.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Eriswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burwell | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 314.5 Mbps in Little Eriswell and 313.9 Mbps in Burwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 92.9% in Little Eriswell. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 55.9% in Little Eriswell.
Little Eriswell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (315 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Little Eriswell averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,317 in Little Eriswell. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Little Eriswell.
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 Little Eriswell. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 46.5 in Little Eriswell. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 64.7% in Little Eriswell. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 56.6% in Little Eriswell.
| Indicator | Burwell | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 4,120 |
| 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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