Area guide · South Cambridgeshire

Living in Girton

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

At a glance

Girton is a village in South Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 4,384. The average house price is £636,766 and the overall crime rate is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Girton ranks

Population

4,384

Avg House Price

£636,766

Crime Rate

45.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

444 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,695

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Girton's detached homes (£756,257) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£283,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Girton prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£474,384 → £636,766).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£756,257	£710,000	22
Semi-Detached	£682,519	£550,000	17
Terraced	£403,933	£433,000	6
Flat	£283,200	£250,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Girton is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Girton: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Girton Glebe Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Girton averages 444 Mbps — 344% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Girton 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	4,384
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 Girton?

The average house price in Girton is £636,766 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Girton?

The most affordable entry point in Girton is a flat, with an average price of £283,200.

Is Girton a safe place to live?

Girton has a recorded crime rate of 45.8 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 Girton?

Girton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Girton?

Average broadband download speeds in Girton are around 444 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Girton?

Girton is a settlement in South Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 4,384.

Most compared with

How does Girton stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Girton

House price: £341,201 · £636,766
Crime rate: 45.9 · 45.8
Distance: 3.1 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Girton

House price: £362,938 · £636,766
Crime rate: 57.1 · 45.8
Distance: 14.8 mi

Burwell

Girton

House price: £393,755 · £636,766
Crime rate: 45.5 · 45.8
Distance: 10.6 mi

Cambourne

Girton

House price: £311,146 · £636,766
Crime rate: 42.6 · 45.8
Distance: 6.7 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Girton

House price: £555,164 · £636,766
Crime rate: 92.6 · 45.8
Distance: 3.0 mi

Cottenham

Girton

House price: £444,751 · £636,766
Crime rate: 46 · 45.8
Distance: 4.1 mi

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