Town comparison
Burwell vs Red Lodge
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Red Lodge is about 38% cheaper on average. For families, Burwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Red Lodge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,052 versus £393,755 in Burwell. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Burwell (£475,448 vs £368,006).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Burwell and Red Lodge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 100% in Red Lodge.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burwell | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burwell enjoy 313.9 Mbps on average, while Red Lodge lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 54% in Red Lodge.
Burwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (314 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burwell is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Red Lodge's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burwell has a population of 5,912 while Red Lodge has 5,771. Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £31,962 in Red Lodge. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 61.5% in Red Lodge.
| Indicator | Burwell | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 5,771 |
| 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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