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About

Burwell sits on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens, an area characterised by wide, flat agricultural landscapes and extensive drainage systems. The village itself is one of the largest in the region, with a linear layout following the main street. Its economy has long been connected to the surrounding farmland, though it also functions as a residential settlement for those commuting to Cambridge and other nearby towns.

A notable historical feature is the large medieval turf maze, the Shepherd's Ring, cut into the ground near the church. The village is also known for the former Burwell Chemical Works, a site of a significant historical explosion in the 19th century. To the north, the land opens out into the true fen, with the man-made Reach Lode waterway providing a link to the River Cam system.

Area overview

On average Burwell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burwell is £63,288 per year. There are 1 schools in Burwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burwell is home to around 6,407 people, with a population density of about 250.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burwell Population
6,407
Population density
250 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.32(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-31%)
Shoplifting
3.59(-48%)
Burglary
3.12(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.5(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,894
91.99%
Other White
213
3.32%
Indian
50
0.78%
Irish
46
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.67%
Total population: 6,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,925
36.54%
Level 3 (A level)
928
17.62%
No qualifications
747
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,171
42.4%
Owns with a mortgage
935
33.85%
Other social rented
277
10.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.67%
Total households: 2,762

Property prices in Burwell

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Burwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£280,000
Detached43£442,500
Flats5£110,000
Semi-Detached15£305,000

10 years median price trend in Burwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burwell.

All postcodes in Burwell

CB250RT

Kentwell Place

CB250FU

Weirs Drove

CB250RG

Barkways

CB250FN

Lucas Close

CB250EL

Tunbridge Close

CB250DS

Ash Grove

CB250DY

The Causeway

CB250AH

Reach Road

CB250BA

North Street

CB250HQ

The Paddocks

CB250ED

Casburn Lane

CB250HE

Hall Lane

CB250YY

The Causeway

CB250BL

Dysons Drove

CB250JE

Bayfield Drive

CB250FJ

Burling Way

CB250DR

Ash Grove

CB250AE

Newmarket Road

CB250BZ

Station Gate

CB250AU

Blossom Close

CB250EX

Bolton Close

CB250EB

Laburnum Lane

CB250HS

School Lane

CB250RS

Burghley Rise

CB250EU

Buntings Crescent

CB250BB

North Street

CB250DD

Buntings Path

CB250EY

Wild Acres

CB250EH

Hythe Lane

CB250LW

Bewicks Mead

CB250DT

Murton Close

CB250JP

Felsham Chase

CB250EA

Newnham Lane

CB250DH

Garden Court

CB250AA

Ness Road

CB250PA

Copperfield Way

CB250EF

Silver Street

CB250RE

Green Lanes

CB250RF

Montford Close

CB250BJ

Waterside

CB250DL

Martin Road

CB250DB

Ness Road

CB250EG

Buntings Path

CB250AD

Ravenward Drive

CB250FX

Weirs Drove

CB250HR

Saxon Drive

CB250AF

Isaacson Road

CB250HW

Priory Close

CB250FE

Cedar Gardens

CB250EQ

Orchard Way

CB250AQ

Church Lane

CB250BW

Factory Road

CB250HB

High Street

CB250HN

Abbey Close

CB250BT

Broads Road Business Park

CB250AY

Hatley Drive

CB250DE

The Avenue

CB250BS

Kingfisher Drive

CB250DG

Toyse Close

CB250BY

New Road

CB250BE

Grantchester Rise

CB250BD

Anchor Lane

CB250UT

Burwell

CB250AJ

Myrtle Drive

CB250DZ

The Leys

CB250BQ

Broads Road

CB250JG

Melford Close

CB250EE

Pantile Lane

CB250DA

Ness Road

CB250HH

Lime Close

CB250BH

First Drove

CB250EN

Parsonage Lane

CB250BP

Weirs Drove

CB250HF

Spring Close

CB250GA

Dalzells Lane

CB250FT

Smiths Orchard

CB250AP

Heath Road

CB250ER

Parsonage Close

CB250FP

The Briars

CB250BU

Reach Road

CB250RD

The Causeway

CB250AB

Baker Drive

CB250FQ

Field View

CB250HJ

Mill Lane

CB250HA

The Causeway

CB250ET

Poplars Close

CB250FL

Ellis Gardens

CB250AZ

Chandlers Court

CB250RQ

Roman Close

CB250BG

Mason Road

CB250FD

Summerfield Close

CB250FB

St Marys View

CB250JR

Lime Close

CB250DU

The Causeway

CB250EP

Pound Close

CB250AL

Scotred Close

CB250AG

Mandeville

CB250EZ

Hythe Close

CB250FS

Factory Road

CB250RA

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.