Burwell vs Waterbeach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Burwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Burwell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burwell
£393,755
Waterbeach
£442,776
Crime Rate
Burwell
45.5
Waterbeach
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burwell
100.0%
Waterbeach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burwell
313.9
Waterbeach
313.9
EPC Rating
Burwell
73.5
Waterbeach
73.5
Median Income
Burwell
£35,075
Waterbeach
£35,075
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Waterbeach commands an average of £442,776, compared with £393,755 in Burwell – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Burwell is a flat at £143,750, while in Waterbeach it is a flat at £321,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Waterbeach (£321,875 vs £143,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burwell prices grew faster — 26% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBurwell has a crime rate of 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Waterbeach at 45.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burwell is violent-crime, while in Waterbeach 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 data is not fully available for both Burwell and Waterbeach. Burwell has 1 schools and Waterbeach has 1 schools.
Burwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterbeach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burwell | Waterbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 313.9 Mbps in Burwell and 313.9 Mbps in Waterbeach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Burwell and 93.5% in Waterbeach. Gigabit availability stands at 54.4% in Burwell and 54.4% in Waterbeach.
Burwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (314 vs 314 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burwell, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 73.5 (band C) in Waterbeach. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Burwell and £1,166 in Waterbeach. 70.6% of homes in Burwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.6% in Waterbeach.
Burwell has more energy-efficient housing — 70.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,074.5 in Burwell and £35,074.5 in Waterbeach. The median age is 44.4 in Burwell and 44.4 in Waterbeach. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Burwell and 62.9% in Waterbeach. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Burwell versus 68.5% in Waterbeach. Burwell has a population of 5,912 and Waterbeach has 5,375.
| Indicator | Burwell | Waterbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,912 | 5,375 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,074.5 | £35,074.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 62.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.4% | 41.4% |
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