Burwell vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is about 46% cheaper on average. Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£270,045
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
312.8
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
71.2
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is £270,045, which is 46% less than Burwell at £393,755. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Burwell (£278,105 vs £194,983).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 27.3 offences per 1,000 people, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is the safer of the two – 67% lower than Burwell's 45.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) 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 66.7% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Burwell has 1 schools in total, while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has 3.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burwell offers faster average downloads at 313.9 Mbps, compared to 312.8 Mbps in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Burwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (314 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
| Indicator | Burwell | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 9,684 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 31.8% |
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