Area guide · South Cambridgeshire

Living in Longstanton

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

At a glance

Longstanton is a village in South Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 3,301. The average house price is £375,440 and the overall crime rate is 45.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Longstanton ranks

Population

3,301

Avg House Price

£375,440

Crime Rate

45.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

381 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,695

Median Age

40.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Longstanton's detached homes (£548,462) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£219,625).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Longstanton prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£338,970 → £375,440).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£548,462	£562,500	13
Semi-Detached	£341,525	£341,000	12
Terraced	£284,700	£282,500	10
Flat	£219,625	£221,250	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Longstanton is 45.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Longstanton: 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
Hatton Park Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Longstanton averages 381 Mbps — 281% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Longstanton 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	3,301
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 Longstanton?

The average house price in Longstanton is £375,440 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Longstanton is a flat, with an average price of £219,625.

Is Longstanton a safe place to live?

Longstanton has a recorded crime rate of 45.7 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 Longstanton?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Longstanton?

Average broadband download speeds in Longstanton are around 381 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Longstanton?

Longstanton is a settlement in South Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 3,301.

Most compared with

How does Longstanton stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Longstanton

House price: £341,201 · £375,440
Crime rate: 45.9 · 45.7
Distance: 2.3 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Longstanton

House price: £362,938 · £375,440
Crime rate: 57.1 · 45.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Burwell

Longstanton

House price: £393,755 · £375,440
Crime rate: 45.5 · 45.7
Distance: 11.8 mi

Cambourne

Longstanton

House price: £311,146 · £375,440
Crime rate: 42.6 · 45.7
Distance: 6.6 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Longstanton

House price: £555,164 · £375,440
Crime rate: 92.6 · 45.7
Distance: 6.6 mi

Chatteris

Longstanton

House price: £249,297 · £375,440
Crime rate: 119.9 · 45.7
Distance: 12.0 mi

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