Area guide · South Cambridgeshire

Living in Waterbeach

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

At a glance

Waterbeach is a village in South Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 5,375. The average house price is £442,776 and the overall crime rate is 45.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Waterbeach ranks

Population

5,375

Avg House Price

£442,776

Crime Rate

45.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

314 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,074.5

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Waterbeach's detached homes (£586,727) command roughly 1.8× the price of a flat (£321,875).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Waterbeach prices have risen 10% over the last 9 years (£401,726 → £442,776).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£586,727	£548,750	26
Semi-Detached	£377,361	£372,500	28
Terraced	£348,646	£363,750	24
Flat	£321,875	£278,750	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Waterbeach is 45.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Waterbeach Community Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Waterbeach averages 314 Mbps — 214% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Waterbeach homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	70.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,166

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,375
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£35,074.5
Employment Rate	62.9%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	41.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Waterbeach?

The average house price in Waterbeach is £442,776 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Waterbeach is a flat, with an average price of £321,875.

Is Waterbeach a safe place to live?

Waterbeach has a recorded crime rate of 45.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Waterbeach?

Average broadband download speeds in Waterbeach are around 314 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Waterbeach?

Waterbeach is a settlement in South Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 5,375.

Most compared with

How does Waterbeach stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Waterbeach

House price: £341,201 · £442,776
Crime rate: 45.9 · 45.6
Distance: 7.3 mi

Beck Row

Waterbeach

House price: £283,026 · £442,776
Crime rate: N/A · 45.6
Distance: 14.4 mi

Burwell

Waterbeach

House price: £393,755 · £442,776
Crime rate: 45.5 · 45.6
Distance: 5.8 mi

Cambourne

Waterbeach

House price: £311,146 · £442,776
Crime rate: 42.6 · 45.6
Distance: 11.5 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Waterbeach

House price: £555,164 · £442,776
Crime rate: 92.6 · 45.6
Distance: 5.2 mi

Chatteris

Waterbeach

House price: £249,297 · £442,776
Crime rate: 119.9 · 45.6
Distance: 14.0 mi

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