Burwell vs Longstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Longstanton is about 5% 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
Longstanton
£375,440
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Longstanton
45.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Longstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Longstanton
380.5
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Longstanton
73.9
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Longstanton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Longstanton is £375,440, which is 5% less than Burwell at £393,755. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Longstanton it is a flat at £219,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Longstanton (£219,625 vs £143,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.5 offences per 1,000 people, Burwell is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Longstanton's 45.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Longstanton 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 EnglandBurwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Longstanton. Burwell has 1 schools in total, while Longstanton has 1.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Longstanton offers faster average downloads at 380.5 Mbps, compared to 313.9 Mbps in Burwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 94.7% in Longstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 70.8% in Longstanton.
Longstanton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (381 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longstanton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Burwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,068 in Longstanton. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Longstanton.
Longstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Longstanton and £35,074.5 in Burwell. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 40.5 in Longstanton. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 59.9% in Longstanton. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 56.5% in Longstanton.
| Indicator | Burwell | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 3,301 |
| 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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