Town Pop. 5,975

Living in Burwell: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burwell is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 34/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the CB25 postcode district.

Against the wider CB25 district average of 42/100, that is 8 points above. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the CB25 district's 23/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 115 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 27 crimes
  2. 2 Burghley Rise 14 crimes
  3. 3 Burling Way 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Burwell Village College (Primary)Primary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge8.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus9.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,569 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 109 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student3.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Soham 4 mi
Newmarket 4.3 mi
Dullingham 5.5 mi
J14 M11 11.3 mi
J31 M11 11.5 mi
J13 M11 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £329,000 39
Detached £370,000 16
Terraced £325,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£274k £391k £511k £627k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Exning 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swaffham Prior 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Landwade 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
Snailwell 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Down Field 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swaffham Bulbeck 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Soham 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wicken 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lode 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bottisham 46 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burwell a nice place to live?

Burwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burwell is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burwell?

Burwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 290 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Burwell is Burwell Village College (Primary), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burwell in total.

What are house prices like in Burwell?

The current median house price in Burwell is £329,000, around 15% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, terraced £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burwell in context

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Postcode districts in Burwell

CB25 42 ⇄

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