Burwell vs Littleport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Littleport is about 29% 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
Littleport
£305,580
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Littleport
94.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Littleport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Littleport
430.7
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Littleport
71
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Littleport
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Littleport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £305,580 versus £393,755 in Burwell. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Burwell (£475,448 vs £368,663).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.5 offences per 1,000 people, Burwell is the safer of the two – 107% lower than Littleport's 94.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Littleport 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 50% in Littleport.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Littleport enjoy 430.7 Mbps on average, while Burwell lags behind at 313.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 83.9% in Littleport.
Littleport is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (431 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burwell is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Littleport's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,241 in Littleport. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burwell has a population of 5,912 while Littleport has 9,170. Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £31,725 in Littleport. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 57.3% in Littleport.
| Indicator | Burwell | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 9,170 |
| 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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