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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Burwell Population

6,407

Population density

250 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,894

91.99%

Other White

213

3.32%

Indian

0.78%

Irish

0.72%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.67%

Total population: 6,407

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	18	£280,000	£183,150	£233,125	£325,000	£381,000
Detached	43	£442,500	£300,496	£348,750	£550,000	£749,500
Flats	5	£110,000	£68,000	£80,000	£180,000	£180,000
Semi-Detached	15	£305,000	£239,900	£262,500	£406,250	£465,000

10 years median price trend in Burwell

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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