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Living in Cambridge (Cambridge)

A snapshot of life in Cambridge (Cambridge), East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Cambridge (Cambridge) is a city in Cambridge, East of England with a population of 152,742. The average house price is £555,164 and the overall crime rate is 92.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cambridge (Cambridge) ranks

Population

152,742

Avg House Price

£555,164

Crime Rate

92.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

93.1%

Avg Download Speed

474 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,695

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cambridge (cambridge)'s detached homes (£703,148) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£326,048).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cambridge (cambridge) prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£483,534 → £555,164).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£703,148	£615,000	579
Semi-Detached	£516,646	£460,750	542
Terraced	£504,692	£446,500	724
Flat	£326,048	£305,000	412

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cambridge (Cambridge) is 92.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cambridge (cambridge): violent crime (30% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	38
Primary	30
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	93.1%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Arbury Primary School	Primary	Good
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology	Secondary	Good
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good
Chesterton Community College	Secondary	No rating available
Chesterton Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Coleridge Community College	Secondary	No rating available
Colville Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Fawcett Primary School	Primary	Good
Kings Hedges Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Marleigh Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Mayfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Milton Road Primary School	Primary	Good
Morley Memorial Primary School	Primary	Good
Newnham Croft Primary School	Primary	Good
North Cambridge Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Orchard Park Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Park Street CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Parkside Community College	Secondary	Outstanding
Queen Edith Primary School	Primary	Good
Queen Emma Primary School	Primary	Good
Ridgefield Primary School	Primary	Good
Shirley Community Primary School	Primary	Good
St Alban's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Bede's Inter-Church School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Laurence Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Luke's CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Matthew's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Good
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Good
The Galfrid School	Primary	Good
The Grove Primary School	Primary	Good
The Netherhall School	Secondary	Good
The Spinney Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Trumpington Community College	Secondary	Good
Trumpington Meadows Primary School	Primary	Good
Trumpington Park Primary School	Primary	Good
University of Cambridge Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Cambridge (cambridge) averages 474 Mbps — 374% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cambridge (cambridge) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.9
% Rated C or Above	72.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,068

Demographics & Economy

Population	152,742
Median Age	40.5
Median Household Income	£37,695
Employment Rate	59.9%
Owner Occupied	56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	51.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cambridge (cambridge)?

The average house price in Cambridge (cambridge) is £555,164 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cambridge (cambridge)?

The most affordable entry point in Cambridge (cambridge) is a flat, with an average price of £326,048.

Is Cambridge (cambridge) a safe place to live?

Cambridge (cambridge) has a recorded crime rate of 92.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cambridge (cambridge)?

Cambridge (cambridge) has 38 schools in total, with 93.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cambridge (cambridge)?

Average broadband download speeds in Cambridge (cambridge) are around 474 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.3% of premises.

How big is Cambridge (cambridge)?

Cambridge (cambridge) is a settlement in Cambridge with a population of approximately 152,742.

Most compared with

How does Cambridge (Cambridge) stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

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House price: £341,201 · £555,164
Crime rate: 45.9 · 92.6
Distance: 6.0 mi

Burwell

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House price: £393,755 · £555,164
Crime rate: 45.5 · 92.6
Distance: 9.5 mi

Cambourne

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House price: £311,146 · £555,164
Crime rate: 42.6 · 92.6
Distance: 8.8 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Cottenham

House price: £555,164 · £444,751
Crime rate: 92.6 · 46
Distance: 5.8 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Ely

House price: £555,164 · £394,089
Crime rate: 92.6 · 45.3
Distance: 14.7 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Fenstanton

House price: £555,164 · £391,405
Crime rate: 92.6 · 58
Distance: 10.9 mi

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