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Area guide · South Cambridgeshire

Living in Histon and Impington

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

At a glance

Histon and Impington is a village in South Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 7,781. The average house price is £448,007 and the overall crime rate is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Histon and Impington ranks

Population

7,781

Avg House Price

£448,007

Crime Rate

45.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

475 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,695

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Histon And Impington's detached homes (£749,120) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£233,032).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Histon And Impington prices have fallen 15% over the last 9 years (£526,355 → £448,007).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£749,120£750,00025
Semi-Detached£486,834£453,50038
Terraced£353,511£345,00019
Flat£233,032£228,00011

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Histon and Impington is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Histon and Impington Brook Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Histon and Impington Park Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Impington Village CollegeSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Histon And Impington averages 475 Mbps — 375% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Histon And Impington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score73.9
% Rated C or Above72.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,068

Demographics & Economy

Population7,781
Median Age40.5
Median Household Income£37,695
Employment Rate59.9%
Owner Occupied56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified51.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Histon And Impington?
The average house price in Histon And Impington is £448,007 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Histon And Impington?
The most affordable entry point in Histon And Impington is a flat, with an average price of £233,032.
Is Histon And Impington a safe place to live?
Histon And Impington 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 Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Histon And Impington?
Average broadband download speeds in Histon And Impington are around 475 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.2% of premises.
How big is Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington is a settlement in South Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 7,781.

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