Bar Hill vs Cambridge (Cambridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bar Hill is about 39% cheaper on average. Bar Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£555,164
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Cambridge (Cambridge)
92.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Cambridge (Cambridge)
93.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Cambridge (Cambridge)
473.9
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Cambridge (Cambridge)
73.9
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Cambridge (Cambridge)
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bar Hill is £341,201, which is 39% less than Cambridge (cambridge) at £555,164. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Cambridge (cambridge) it is a flat at £326,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Cambridge (cambridge) (£504,692 vs £261,233).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bar Hill prices grew faster — 33% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bar Hill is the safer of the two – 102% lower than Cambridge (cambridge)'s 92.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Cambridge (cambridge) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBar Hill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.1% in Cambridge (cambridge). Bar Hill has 1 schools in total, while Cambridge (cambridge) has 38.
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cambridge (Cambridge) School Inspection Breakdown
93.1% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Cambridge (Cambridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 38 |
| Primary | 1 | 30 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cambridge (cambridge) offers faster average downloads at 473.9 Mbps, compared to 443.5 Mbps in Bar Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 99.3% in Cambridge (cambridge). Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 92.9% in Cambridge (cambridge).
Cambridge (cambridge) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (474 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bar Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Cambridge (cambridge). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,068 in Cambridge (cambridge). 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Cambridge (cambridge).
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £37,695 in Cambridge (cambridge). The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 40.5 in Cambridge (cambridge). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 59.9% in Cambridge (cambridge). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 56.5% in Cambridge (cambridge).
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Cambridge (Cambridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 152,742 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 51.8% |
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